2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,985miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,985 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.
“I was recently told that my 2002 Mercedes-Benz ml320 had an oil leak inside the engine and required a complete engine overhaul for $5,725.00. Updated 12-12-07. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10202135, filed 2007-09, 88,985 miles“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz e-320. While traveling 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle had began to vibrate uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 83,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10454614, filed 2012-04, 83,000 miles“When applying gas from a stop, vehicle will hesitate and then stall. This has happened 25 times, dealer cannot find a cause. Dealer replaced mass air flow sensor, but problem still exists. Manufacturer advised customer that customers who drive with two feet may experience some engine hesitation.”
NHTSA complaint #8011499, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10136031Jun 23, 2014Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
- 10167489Mar 19, 2014Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 17% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 18 | 22% |
| 1998 | 8 | 22% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 8% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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