2002 Mercedes-Benz 320 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,307miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,307 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 power shutdown by design to protect the electrical system because the alternator was overchargijng. The incident was reported to mercedes -benz at montvale, nj, they did not want to do any investigation or follow-up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586611, filed 2014-05, 61,526 miles“The consumer stated that on rainy days the visibility would become difficult. 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 vehicle, faulty fuel pump, loud whining noise form under the seat, and a whirring noise was coming from the center vents.”
NHTSA complaint #10099406, filed 2004-12, 1,088 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 27% |
| 2001 | 6 | 35% |
| 2000 | 3 | 18% |
| 1999 | 7 | 23% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 16% |
| 1996 | 3 | 21% |
| 1995 | 16 | 55% |
| 1994 | 42 | 86% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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