2002 Mercedes-Benz Amg C32 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Seats (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2024-11-19 · campaign 24V874000 · 33,456 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2022-12-23 · campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2019-12-20 · campaign 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Service bulletins (39)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Showing the 6 most recent of 39 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-10-27 · Seats · 95,000 mi“i am corroborating what was submitted on claim 10632020. the front power seats on both sides of my car have failed. when they fail there is a constant battery drain while the car is off that drains the battery completely, causing it to be dead within 8 hours. first my drivers side failed, then within the same year the passenger seat failed. i b…”
2014-09-09 · Seats · 157,000 mi“seat control module draining the battery. car will not start if not driven for 24 hours. 99% of the cars with the seat control module part number starting with "203" are bad!! why wont mercedes recall them and replace with new ones free of charge. its obvious that its a defected part and it will cause other things to go bad. we spend enough hard ea…”
2014-05-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 103,000 mi“i would like the following added to my original complaint odi#10579532. the following letter was sent to me by daimler benz corporate office in germany: [xxx] may 15 (1 day ago) to me ref: [xxx] dear [xxx], thank you for your most recent email. we can assure you that all authorized mercedes-benz workshops worldwide are committ…”
2014-05-02 · Engine · 103,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz c32 amg. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled after the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of t…”
2014-04-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 66,000 mi“this 2002 mercedes c32 is a deathtrap! the electronic components, rear & forward sam, fuel pump, etc, fail at an unusually high rate. the most recent incident involved a fault in the primary fuel pump. the mercedes dealer identified the fault as a faulty plastic power connector on the pump and a failed fuel pressure sensor. they then proceede…”
2013-10-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 111,000 mi“the following problem(s) occurred on a 2002 mercedes c32 amg: the car would not start after running fine during the last drive. i suspected the fuel pump and proceeded to inspect it. after removing the wiring from the fuel pump level pressure sensor (mercedes p/n 2034701741) the car started. i then filled up the gas tank, and gas poured out o…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.