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2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
154,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 154,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004217%
200214%
200012%

Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500

Electrical system
14 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Interior lighting
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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