Transmission and drivetrainPart report
2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,677miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class, 4% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,677 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class
Suspension
19 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsInterior lighting
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
19 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsInterior lighting
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology