2002 Mercedes Benz E320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E320 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz E320. That ranks 12th out of 15 E320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 17%), typically at around 78,414 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mercedes Benz E320 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | 78,414 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 17% | 88,985 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 13% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 37,550 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | 70,636 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 58,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 4% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz E320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz E320.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the sun roof was unable to be opened and that the sun roof glass had become indented. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number…
Srs light is on
ON APRIL 25, 2016, I NOTICED THAT A WHITE BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 10 MPH IN TRAFFIC. DESPITE THE WHITE WARNING LIGHT, THE FOOT BRAKES STILL HELD. IT SAID "SERVICE BRAKES , VISIT WORKSHOP". I IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO THE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the fuse box and the computer burned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was not provided. The failure mileage was 83,000.
While decelerating onto highway from on ramp, the transmission seems to slip out of gear. This has happened several times. It's is a scary situation to lose power as you merge into highway. I coasted to brake down lane. I shifted back into park gear to reset, then back into drive gear to resume…
Other Mercedes Benz E320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 E320 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 E320 | 10 | 3 |
| 2007 E320 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 E320 | 41 | 4 |
| 2005 E320 | 231 | 3 |
| 2004 E320 | 203 | 2 |
| 2003 E320 | 214 | 2 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 E320 | 38 | 0 |
| 2000 E320 | 44 | 0 |
| 1999 E320 | 83 | 0 |
| 1998 E320 | 37 | 0 |
| 1997 E320 | 63 | 0 |
| 1996 E320 | 45 | 0 |
| 1995 E320 | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz E320?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz E320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercedes Benz E320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E320 model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.