2002 Mercedes Benz S55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S55 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55. That is the most of any S55 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 92,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mercedes Benz S55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 40% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz S55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55.
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.
ABC high pressure hose blew off while driving at low speed made a loud popping sound abc light came on with message drive carefully and fluid came pouring out
Nhtsa recall campaign number : 06v028000 instrument cluster on the dash board does not illuminate making it unable to read the gauges while driving during the day or night resulting in unknown speeds and creating undesirable safety conditions. I have contacted mercedes benz of george town texas…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s55. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the instrument panel failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s55. The contact stated that there was rust on all four doors and the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s55. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was an abnormal noise. The contact discovered that the active body control hose had become detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the active…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S55 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.