Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 11 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE HEARD AN ABNORMAL ... |
| Jan 20, 2017 | ENGINE | MASSIVE OIL LEAK. OIL COOLER. BACK OF ENGINE. |
| Oct 13, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE... |
| Dec 11, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RIGHT SIDE CATALYST BROKE APART AND FAILED. IT CAUSED THE CAR TO RUN REALLY HORRIBLE AND STALL OUT ... |
| Oct 21, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MASSIVE OIL LEAK. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT'S EVERYTHING FROM OIL PRESSURE VALVES TO THE OIL COOLER. ... |
| Jul 30, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OIL LEAK FROM OIL COOLER SEEMS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL CAR. *TR |
| Jul 21, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | IDLE PULLEY (PLASTIC) FAILED/BROKE ON I-68 AT TOP OF SIDELING HILL GAP CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERIN... |
| Jun 6, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OIL COOLER LEAK ON MY 2002 S600, AND I FOUND OUT THAT THIS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE CARS (2000... |
| May 15, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE MERCEDES S600 HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAUSES A MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM THE OIL COOLER THAT IS EMBEDDE... |
| Jan 3, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AFTER ONLY 4 YEARS. *NM |
| Jun 30, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | HESITATES ON ACCELLERATION(DANGEROUS AT INTERSECTIONS AND PASSING) HAVE COMPLAINED 4 TIMES TO SELLER... |