2002 Mercedes-Benz S500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 21, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 1 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Interior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other S500 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 S500 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500, and the recalls they led to.
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURENo recall
What S500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the instrument panel and dashboard lights were off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that his daughter was able to drive the vehicle since the exterior lights were working…
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. FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015) WHERE THEY INFORMED HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. UPON…
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. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT…
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