2002 Mercedes Benz 300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1) · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz 300 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2010-06-11 · SB-91-60-193 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. with modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag cont
What owners report
2005-12-21 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery“dt: the contact stated the battery ran down without any cause or warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership three times and they were unable to duplicate the problem. the repairs will be made under warranty.*ak…”
2003-03-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“the engine stalled without warning, which made the vehicle difficult to control. *jb…”
2001-02-15 · Structure · 10,000 mi“my son's hand was pulled into the space between the door and the window, when the window was lowered by the driver. the boy was properly seated and belted, and resting his right arm on the door seal next to the window. the driver, my wife, lowered the window at his request, as the window started down, his arm was pulled into the gap between the wi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.