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
The worst 2002 Mercedes Benz S55 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55 30
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
What 2002 Mercedes Benz S55 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The federal safety agency 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 they told me to bring it into the dealership with $160 diagnostic fee. I came home on friday march 4th and when I went to get back into the vehicle, I noticed the dash lights did not illuminate. I can be reached at[xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
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 10/19/15 updated 12/15/15.
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.
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 was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
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Questions about the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55
Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55, 1.3 times a typical S55 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz S55 have?
No recalls on record.
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