2002 Mercedes Benz S55 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Structure:body (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (30)
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 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-12-01 · Suspension“abc high pressure hose blew off while driving at low speed made a loud popping sound abc light came on with message drive carefully and fluid came pouring out…”
2016-03-07 · Exterior Lighting · 94,000 mi“nhtsa recall campaign number : 06v028000 instrument cluster on the dash board does not illuminate making it unable to read the gauges while driving during the day or night resulting in unknown speeds and creating undesirable safety conditions. i have contacted mercedes benz of george town texas today march 7 2016 and they refused to honor it but…”
2015-08-24 · Electrical System · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s55. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the instrument panel failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000. ma 1…”
2015-01-06 · Structure:body · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s55. the contact stated that there was rust on all four doors and the undercarriage of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. …”
2014-10-27 · Engine · 92,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s55. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was an abnormal noise. the contact discovered that the active body control hose had become detached. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the active body control hose needed to be replaced. the vehicle…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.