MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mercedes Benz E Class

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2002 Mercedes Benz E Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:58.032Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 38 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 45 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2008: 5 complaints 2008
2002: 8 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19920
19937
199438
199521
199616
199738
199824
199913
200034
200115
20028
200345
200415
20059
200610
20085

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.

WHEELS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.

Show complaint excerpts

1. HIT POTHOLE ON SIDE OF ROAD WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 10 MPH. 2. FLAT TIRE 3. REPLACE TIRE. THIS IS THE FOURTH INCIDENT IN 5 YEARS. TWO DIFFERENT TIRE MANUFACTURES INVOLVED. FAILURE IS ALWAYS SIDEWALL INTEGRITY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060217

VISIBILITY

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility.

Show complaint excerpts

RIGHT REAR WINDOW MOTOR REPLACED. WINDOW HAD BEEN LOWERED AND RAISED APPROX. FOUR TIMES SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2002. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20051229

VISIBILITY

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Mercedes Benz E Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class?

The most-reported component is electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz E Class have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.