Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 60 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
60
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | While changing one of the lights in the headlight housing, I found the wiring's insulation rotting o... |
| Jul 8, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | There is an old recall campaign for the Camshaft Seal, # 2009100001. This car is among those affecte... |
| Oct 13, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ... |
| Mar 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AFTE... |
| Jun 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery drains after being parked overnight, 58,000 miles, dealer maintained since new. Driven by a... |
| Apr 15, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TAKATA RECALL ESL (ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK) COMPONENTS THE MOTOR FAILS TO UNLOCK THE STEERING THE FI... |
| Jul 25, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BATTERY DRAINING |
| Apr 5, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER... |
| Jul 22, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN ESP, BAS AND ABS LIGHTS SHOW UP, AND SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY STOPS WORKING -... |
| Apr 7, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES C320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE C... |
| Jul 17, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | SEAT CONTROL MODULE DRAINING THE BATTERY. CAR WILL NOT START IF NOT DRIVEN FOR 24 HOURS. 99% OF THE ... |
| Oct 3, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I AM NOT SURE WHY MERCEDES IS DOING THIS. I AM SURE THE AUTO MAKER IS AWARE OF THE SITUATION AND NOT... |
| Jul 14, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THERE HAVE BEEN TWO WARNING LIGHTS FOR REAR LIGHTS AND AFTER DRIVING FOR 4 HOURS, A WARNING CAME ON ... |
| May 17, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | DRIVERS POWER SEAT CONTROL MODULE DRAINS BATTERY WHEN AUTO IS PARKED. *TR |
| Dec 10, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES C320. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY IN THE V... |
| Apr 2, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | I HAVE A 2002 MERCEDES C320. MY BATTERY IS DEAD AFTER SEATING OVERNIGHT. TOOK THE CAR TO THE AUSTIN... |
| Dec 15, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BOTH FRONT POWER SEAT MODULES DRAIN BATTERY WHEN CAR IS OFF. *TR |
| Mar 5, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MERCEDES BENZ C240 ECU FAILURE. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ARE SOMETIMES RANDOM AT BEST AND SOMET... |
| Jan 5, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO FAI... |
| Nov 1, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2002 MERCEDES C-320 CAR THAT THE BATTERY WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE! I HAD THE MERCEDES DEALER... |