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Mercedes-Benz AMG C32Model year report

2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
103,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and seats (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 103,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 39 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “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 proceeded to tell me that mercedes benz north america would not sell me a replacement pump; instead, they insisted that I purchase an entire new fuel tank and wiring harness for $3200 parts and thousands of dollars more fro labor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10579528, filed 2014-04, 66,000 miles

Engine: “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 the failure. The failure and current mileage was 103,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10586155, filed 2014-05, 103,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 102,000 and 103,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 103,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 39 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 39 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG C32

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20027103,0003———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 103,000 miles and the middle half falls between 102,000 and 103,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.