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2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
82,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class, 2% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,800 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.

“Received recall from mercedes benz #2007-060002. Had just had this condition fixed by dealership at my cost. Dealership said that condition was not related and refused to reimburse me for my cost. I asked for replacement part # to be emailed to me. I haven't received it yet.I feel that the condition was related to recall and should be reimbursed by dealer pursuant to law 49 u.s.c chapter 301.”

NHTSA complaint #10196020, filed 2007-07, 82,800 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200212%
200113%

Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class

Suspension
19 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Interior lighting
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology