There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E Class, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Mercedes-Benz E Class problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Child Seat | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
- Wheels › Rim — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,023 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2002 Mercedes-Benz E Class complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 102,000 miles · reported Apr 29, 2014
I reiterate ....this vehicle is a death trap! Mercedes benz installed power seat controllers in this car that fail very frequently. This design flaw causes the unit to run power seat components constantly even when the car is parked, key removed and the car is locked. Within 2-11 hours, the activity of this fault seat controller unit drains the car battery! When you try to jump start the car as per mercedes benz owners manual instructions, the process causes the rear left sam (Signal acquisition and actuator module driver side) to lose partial or full memory. This affects a whole host of…
Electrical System · reported Jun 25, 2009
The instrument cluster lighting is dimming to the point you have to squint to see the information. This requires focusing on the display for longer than a safe amount of time especially when you are driving.
Suspension · at 53,000 miles · reported Jun 27, 2008
Front struts failed, air suspension (Air leak) and wheels collapsed up into wheel wells. The front wheels could not be turned at all; if turned the tires would have rubbed on the wheel wells resulting in sudden deflation. This collapse occured after the car was parked in my garage following 140 miles of interstate driving. I believe the leak occured while I was driving as the computer indicated my mpg had dropped 2 mpg compared to earlier in the day. There were no replacement parts available in the U.S. (Sent from germany), indicating either these never fail and therefore spares not needed or…
Electrical System · reported Jan 28, 2008
Instrument cluster lighting faded to point of barely being able to see pixels in display.no temperature reading-no clock reading and speedometer is barely readable.manufacturer acknowledged fault on other mercedes models but not the e-class.don't drive car much at night because of barely readable display.
Visibility · at 50,023 miles · reported Oct 15, 2007
Faulty cover on illuminated vanity mirror: 1. The design of the cover for the illuminated vanity mirror on the mercedes benz 2002 e320 is faulty leading to the cover breaking off easily during normal use. The danger created by the breaking off of the cover is that when the sun visor is pulled down to protect against sun glare, the exposed mirror creates a dangerous distraction to the driver. After conducting limited research on the subject, it appears that this problem with the illuminated vanity mirror cover breaking off is widespread and affects all automobiles that utilize this sun visor…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E Class have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E Class as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E Class?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by visibility (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,023 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.