Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz c-class has 0 recalls, 190 complaints.
0
Recalls
190
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The rear subframe rusted out and failed at the driver side trailing arm mount. It is available for ... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Recall ID: 24V874 on Sliding Roof Bonding was issued. Mercedes-Benz of Nashville was not able to ope... |
| Aug 3, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Suddenly started driving badly on the highway. It would swerve side to side after hitting a bump. ... |
| Oct 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | While changing one of the lights in the headlight housing, I found the wiring's insulation rotting o... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle constantly smells like gas inside the cabin, it makes me dizzy and affects my head overall h... |
| Jul 8, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | There is an old recall campaign for the Camshaft Seal, # 2009100001. This car is among those affecte... |
| Oct 13, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ... |
| Aug 25, 2020 | STRUCTURE | RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL #19V918, MB CAMPAIGN #2020040011, AND BROUGHT VEHICLE TO MERCEDES DEALER, ALFA... |
| Aug 19, 2020 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C240. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V91800... |
| Mar 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AFTE... |
| Jun 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery drains after being parked overnight, 58,000 miles, dealer maintained since new. Driven by a... |
| Apr 15, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TAKATA RECALL ESL (ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK) COMPONENTS THE MOTOR FAILS TO UNLOCK THE STEERING THE FI... |
| Jun 11, 2018 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE... |
| Aug 15, 2017 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. WHILE REVERSING AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK F... |
| Jul 25, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BATTERY DRAINING |
| Mar 2, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C230. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED ... |
| Sep 27, 2016 | SEATS | SEATS CONTROL MODULE |
| Aug 1, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STRONG ORDER OF GAS COMING FROM BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. PULLED BACK SEAT OFF AND THERE IS A POOL OF... |
| Apr 5, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER... |