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2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Electrical
44
Suspension
38
Lights
14
Engine
11
Airbags
5
Powertrain
5
Tires
4
Structure
3
Visibility
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 17, 2011POWER TRAINWE HAD TO HAVE OUR CAR TOWED FROM INSIDE THE CAR WASH BAY BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PAR...
Jul 20, 2011POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ S55 AMG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT TH...
Oct 16, 2010POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT THE VEH...
Dec 15, 2007POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2002 MERCEDES S430. I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A DEFECTIVE PART ON THIS VEHICLE. THE "ELECTRONI...
Oct 20, 2005POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THERE WAS A THREE SECOND DELAY. THE VEH...

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