2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 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.
“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz S500. On october 1, 2007, the mileage gauge displayed 26,700. The following day, the gauge displayed 43,000. Ever since the vehicle was purchased in 2005, the windows and sunroof have opened without warning while driving at speeds ranging from 20 to 45mph. The failure occurred while driving through a car wash and while parked with the engine shut off. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. The contact stated that the cd player failed a few weeks ago and the dealer informed her that it needed replacing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204988, filed 2007-10, 8,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10136035Jun 23, 2014Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500
14 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsInterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500
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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