2002 Mercedes-Benz S55 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S55, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 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 S55. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise. The contact discovered that the active body control hose had become detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the active body control hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10650344, filed 2014-10, 92,000 miles“ABC high pressure hose blew off while driving at low speed made a loud popping sound abc light came on with message drive carefully and fluid came pouring out”
NHTSA complaint #11557963, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S55
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S55
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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