2002 Mercedes Benz E300

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2002 Mercedes Benz E300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:31.303Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 1 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 1 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 1 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2002: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
19956
19961
19978
19989
199913
20012
20021
20092

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack.

Show complaint excerpts

Steering locked up while turning on to road, dealer replicated, replaced steering rack, not sure if that was cause. This is just a warning in case other cars exhibit same problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-11

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Mercedes Benz E300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz E300 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 E300?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz E300 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.