2002 Mercedes Benz 320 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor (1) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz 320 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
2014-05-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 61,526 mi“without noticable warning, the sensor panel flash for a second, then the car came to a sudden and complete stop, the engine shut off in the middle of busy freeway. after a few attempts, the vehicle restarted and was driven to the side of road. after towing to an experienced mercedes repair shop, they concluded the vehicle experienced a complete po…”
2013-05-19 · Seats · 124,796 mi“the passenger seat power adjustment module shorted, draining the battery and causing a no-start condition. while this did not occur while stuck in traffic, it easily could have, causing a serious hazard for myself, any passenger or another vehicle. the seat module had to be disconnected so there is no longer the ability to adjust the seat and obtai…”
2009-03-24 · Steering · 47,631 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz 320. in november of 2008, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v121000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) and took her vehicle to the dealer. the dealer installed a new hose clamp on the power steering hose to the power steering cooler. one month…”
2008-10-15 · Structure · 79,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz ml 320. while parked in the contact's driveway, after severe rain, water leaked approximately four inches above the openings of the passenger and driver's side rear interior doors. in addition, there was power steering fluid leakage. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the f…”
2005-05-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 30,000 mi“the consumer stated the vehicle burned an excessive amount oil. *jb…”
2004-12-22 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer · 1,088 mi“the consumer stated that on rainy days the visibility would become difficult. *ak there was a failure in computer chips, the problem persisted with the poor visibility of the windshield, horn failure, interior and exterior light failure, stalling, catalytic converter rattling, inoperative washer jets, broken glove box, noise in the rear of the …”
2004-06-30 · Tires · 7,500 mi“i was driving car with continental conti touring tires (size 205/65r16) at speed of about 60 miles an hour. suddenly right rear tire blew up. on inspection there was no puncture and sidewall of the tire had blown up. continental indicated that cause of the blow out was undetermined and they are not responsible.*ak…”
2003-12-19 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust“seat does not return to the preset position with key activation. *ak…”
2003-07-15 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor“problems with vehicle's wiper blades, seat settings, steering pump. *mr dealer notified. *cb…”
2003-02-28 · Tires“spontaneous rupture of continental radial tire.*jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.