2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500.

Most common 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500 problems

Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	14
Suspension	6
Interior Lighting	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Power Train	2
Visibility	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Equipment	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2025-01-21, Electrical System
See attached document for complaint.

2021-12-09, Electrical System
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 properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the instrument cluster had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V028000 (Interior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that an extended warranty had been issued for the failure bu

2021-11-22, Interior Lighting
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500. The contact stated that the instrument cluster had started to flicker and had eventually gone completely blank without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V028000 (Interior Lighting). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided the contact with the same information as the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. The defective instrument cluster also prevents the owner of these cars not knowing when the vehicle air shocks can and will suddenly drop without warning like the rear air shoc

2020-09-04, 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. FIGUEROA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015) WHERE THEY INFORMED HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. ## VIN PASSED ## 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S500 ##

2019-07-16, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S500V. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY ON THEIR GREEN LIGHT. ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION RAN THEIR LIGHT AND THEY CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER'S DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE PERSON THAT CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS NOT INJURED. THERE WAS NO NEED FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LUXURY AUTO PARK (17651 OAK PARK AVE, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 (708) 444-4445) WHERE THE MECHANICS WERE WAITING ON INSTRUCTIONS ON WHAT TO COMPLETE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WO

2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500 questions

Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14), Suspension (6), Interior Lighting (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz S 500 has been fixed?

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