2002 Mercedes Benz S500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500. That ranks 3rd out of 13 S500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (14 complaints, 56%), typically at around 73,963 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mercedes Benz S500 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 | 14 | 56% | 73,963 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 24% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 16% | 81,640 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% | 54,570 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 53,143 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 86,140 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 66,286 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 8,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz S500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air suspension system failure (PE07042) — opened Aug 14, 2007, closed Nov 20, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the instrument panel and dashboard lights were off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that his daughter was able to drive the vehicle since the exterior lights were working…
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500. The contact stated that the instrument cluster had started to flicker and had eventually gone completely blank without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s500. The contact stated upon start-up, the instrument cluster went blank. The contact called mercedes-benz of los angeles (1801 s. Figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90015) where they informed him to bring the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. Upon…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S500V. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY ON THEIR GREEN LIGHT. ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION RAN THEIR LIGHT AND THEY CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER'S DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID…
Other Mercedes Benz S500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 S500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 S500 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 S500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 S500 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 S500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 S500 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 S500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 S500 | 34 | 0 |
| 2000 S500 | 55 | 0 |
| 1999 S500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 S500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 S500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, interior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S500 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.