2002 Mercedes Benz E320
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
2002: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 44 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 214 |
| 2004 | 203 |
| 2005 | 231 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
4 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the fuse box and the computer burned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not provided.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-22
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz e-320. While traveling 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle had began to vibrate uncontrollably.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-09
When applying gas from a stop, vehicle will hesitate and then stall. This has happened 25 times, dealer cannot find a cause. *ak dealer replaced mass air flow sensor, but problem still exists.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-11
Air bags
3 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz E320. While driving approximately 10 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed and metal shavings came out of the air bags.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-19
SRS light is on
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-09
Power train
3 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing gear position indication (prndl).
Service brakes
3 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2002 Mercedes Benz E320 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz E320 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 E320?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz E320 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.