2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year.
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.
“2002 Mercedes-Benz s500 experiencing tire blow outs. There was a right rear gash in the sidewall and a bulge high on the sidewall near the rear of the rim, the left front tire was flat due to fissure in the sidewall, the third tire blew out while driving on an interstate. The fourth tire was starting to fray. (model/s 500)”
NHTSA complaint #10050068, filed 2003-12“While driving on the 405 freeway south in la county, california my driver's side rear tire blew out along the sidewalls. The tire brand and make is continental conti-touring contact 225/60r16. The vehicle is a 2002 mercedes s430.”
NHTSA complaint #10134389, filed 2005-08Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class
19 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsInterior lighting
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther 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.
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