MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mercedes Benz S500

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2002 Mercedes Benz S500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:20.749Z

Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2001: 34 complaints 2002: 25 complaints 2002 25 2003: 10 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 25 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 25 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007

2002: 25 complaints

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YearComplaints
19932
19942
19954
19961
19992
200055
200134
200225
200310
200412
200511
200613
20072

Known problem areas

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

14 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the instrument panel cluster burned out and all the warning lights illuminated. The contact observed an abnormal burning odor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-30

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-21

Also filed under Interior lighting

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz S500. The contact stated upon start-up, the instrument cluster went blank. The contact called Mercedes-Benz of los angeles (1801 s.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-04

Also filed under Interior lighting

Suspension

6 of 25 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing air suspension system and front.

Interior lighting

4 of 25 total reports mention: interior lighting.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor.

Show complaint excerpts

Right side catalyst broke apart and failed. It caused the car to run really horrible and stall out many times. Manufacturer doesn't want to be responsible for the repair, even if the vehicle only has 65000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-13

Visibility

2 of 25 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and power window devices and controls.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2007-08-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-11-20 Air suspension system failure

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Mercedes Benz S500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Interior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500 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 S500?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500 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.