2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,444miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320, 7% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,444 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.
“There have been two warning lights for rear lights and after driving for 4 hours, a warning came on for electrical stability and my car quit working completely. There was a burning smell and I had to restart it. I am very concerned about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10525598, filed 2013-07, 68,000 miles“Intermittently the left headlight failed to function. When this occurred the lights illumination was reduced. Sometimes there was a warning on the dashboard that indicated the light was out, even if the light was on. Vehicle was serviced by the dealership 5 times hey reprogrammed the computer, changed the headlight connection, and altered the light bulb. Tbut failure recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10087246, filed 2004-08, 32,000 miles“Mercedes benz 2002, C320 *steering wheel malfunction warning *seats malfunction *brake and oil fluid misleading info *battery drain *turning signals requiring new harness that cost a lot $$$.”
NHTSA complaint #10297061, filed 2009-12, 92,887 miles“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz C320. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the instrument panel failed to function. As a result, the contact was unable to read the gauges and the indicators. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10681829, filed 2015-02, 102,000 miles“While changing one of the lights in the headlight housing, I found the wiring's insulation rotting off all the wires, exposing the bare copper presenting a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11549902, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 11031580Apr 16, 2026Complaint 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…
- 11029959Mar 9, 2026Complaint 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…
- 11029025Feb 24, 2026Complaint 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…
- 11017500Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017496Apr 28, 2025Complaint 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…
- 11007974Sep 21, 2024Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11007753Sep 10, 2024Complaint Headlamp or 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…
- 11005294Jul 23, 2024Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to…
- 10028585Feb 6, 2009Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. A function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209)…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320
36 complaintsSeats
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320
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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