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2002 Mercedes-Benz 320Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints110 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 5, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320 has problems

11 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 system30
Seats30
Steering30
Fuel system, gasoline20
Tires20
Visibility20
Structure20
Engine and engine cooling20
Engine10

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

0 recalls

2002 Mercedes-Benz 320 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other 320 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 320 median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 320 owners report

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

WITHOUT NOTICABLE WARNING, THE SENSOR PANEL FLASH FOR A SECOND, THEN THE CAR CAME TO A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY FREEWAY. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF ROAD. AFTER TOWING TO AN EXPERIENCED MERCEDES REPAIR SHOP,…
Complaint 10586611 · May 5, 2014 · 61,526 miles
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON RAINY DAYS THE VISIBILITY WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT. *AK THERE WAS A FAILURE IN COMPUTER CHIPS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED WITH THE POOR VISIBILITY OF THE WINDSHIELD, HORN FAILURE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHT FAILURE, STALLING, CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLING, INOPERATIVE WASHER…
Complaint 10099406 · Dec 22, 2004 · 1,088 miles
2ND CAR, SAME COMPLAINTS. FIRST CAR WAS ADDMITTED TO BE A LEMON BY DEALER. THEY GAVE ME A NEW VEHICLE AT THAT TIME. I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE OK BUT, NEW CAR HAS SAME PROBLEMS. WINDOWS DO NOT STAY UP WHEN YOU PRESS BUTTON FOR THEM TO CLOSE. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON BOTH CARS HAVE COMPLETELY…
Complaint 768453 · Oct 14, 2002

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