2002 Mercedes-Benz 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 300, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 21, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 300 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Structure11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2002 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other 300 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 300 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 300 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BATTERY RAN DOWN WITHOUT ANY CAUSE OR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE REPAIRS WILL BE MADE UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
Complaint 10145832 · Dec 21, 2005

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