2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS
0 recalls — 8 complaints — 5 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2014
Incident date: Apr 25, 2014
I REITERATE ....THIS VEHICLE IS A DEATH TRAP! MERCEDES BENZ INSTALLED POWER SEAT CONTROLLERS IN THIS CAR THAT FAIL VERY FREQUENTLY. THIS DESIGN FLAW CAUSES THE UNIT TO RUN POWER SEAT COMPONENTS CONSTANTLY EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED, KEY REMOVED AND THE CAR IS LOCKED. WITHIN 2-11 HOURS, THE ACTIVI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jun 25, 2009
Incident date: Mar 10, 2009
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING IS DIMMING TO THE POINT YOU HAVE TO SQUINT TO SEE THE INFORMATION. THIS REQUIRES FOCUSING ON THE DISPLAY FOR LONGER THAN A SAFE AMOUNT OF TIME ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 27, 2008
Incident date: May 24, 2008
FRONT STRUTS FAILED, AIR SUSPENSION (AIR LEAK) AND WHEELS COLLAPSED UP INTO WHEEL WELLS. THE FRONT WHEELS COULD NOT BE TURNED AT ALL; IF TURNED THE TIRES WOULD HAVE RUBBED ON THE WHEEL WELLS RESULTING IN SUDDEN DEFLATION. THIS COLLAPSE OCCURED AFTER THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE FOLLOWING 140 MI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Dec 25, 2007
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING FADED TO POINT OF BARELY BEING ABLE TO SEE PIXELS IN DISPLAY.NO TEMPERATURE READING-NO CLOCK READING AND SPEEDOMETER IS BARELY READABLE.MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGED FAULT ON OTHER MERCEDES MODELS BUT NOT THE E-CLASS.DON'T DRIVE CAR MUCH AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF BARELY READABLE DI... Read more
VISIBILITY
Oct 15, 2007
Incident date: Oct 5, 2007
FAULTY COVER ON ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR: 1. THE DESIGN OF THE COVER FOR THE ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR ON THE MERCEDES BENZ 2002 E320 IS FAULTY LEADING TO THE COVER BREAKING OFF EASILY DURING NORMAL USE. THE DANGER CREATED BY THE BREAKING OFF OF THE COVER IS THAT WHEN THE SUN VISOR IS PULLED DOWN... Read more
CHILD SEAT
Oct 6, 2006
Incident date: Sep 20, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CHILD WAS OBSERVED UNLATCHING THE LEVER AND LOOSENING THE ENTIRE HARNESS. THE SYSTEM USED TO SECURE THE SEAT WAS A LAP BELT COMBINATION FOR A FORWARD FACING CHILD SEAT. THE CONTACT ALERTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT NO RESOLUTION WAS PROVIDED. MAKE: BRI... Read more
WHEELS:RIM
Feb 17, 2006
Incident date: Feb 17, 2006
1. HIT POTHOLE ON SIDE OF ROAD WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 10 MPH. 2. FLAT TIRE 3. REPLACE TIRE. THIS IS THE FOURTH INCIDENT IN 5 YEARS. TWO DIFFERENT TIRE MANUFACTURES INVOLVED. FAILURE IS ALWAYS SIDEWALL INTEGRITY. FAILURE IS DUE TO LOW PROFILE (235/45Z17) TIRES SUPPLIED WITH CAR. NO OTHER WH... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Dec 29, 2005
Incident date: Dec 23, 2005
RIGHT REAR WINDOW MOTOR REPLACED. WINDOW HAD BEEN LOWERED AND RAISED APPROX. FOUR TIMES SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2002. *JB
Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
| 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 1 |
LI68.05-P-059193
Jun 20, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
8210196
Jun 4, 2008
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE MODELS. MODEL 170, 202, 208 AND 210 MODELS. FRONT FOG LAMP(S) INOPERATIVE. MERCEDES-BENZ. *TT MODEL YEARS: 1994-2004. UPDATED 09/09/08. *PE
2005070017
Apr 1, 2006
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
THE ALTERNATOR REGULATOR MAY FAIL TO PREVENT VOLTAGE VALUES RANGING BEYOND THE SPECIFIED TOLERANCE LIMITS. *TT
885040
Apr 5, 2005
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID OPENS OR CLOSES TOO QUICKLY WHILE OPERATING WITH REMOTE TRUNK LID CONTROL BUTTON. *TT
5410117
Oct 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONSUMER SHUTOFF DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHILE DRIVING. *TT
MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS across all model years (1992–2006).
25
Total Recalls
413
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
12
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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