2002 Mercedes-Benz 320 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
STEERING
2
STRUCTURE
2
TIRES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
Total complaints22

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Without noticable warning, the sensor panel flash for a second, then the car came to a sudden and complete stop, the engine shut off in the middle of busy freeway. After a few attempts, the vehicle restarted and was driven to the side of road. After towing to an experienced mercedes repair shop,…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2014-02-03

“Without noticable warning, the sensor panel flash for a second, then the car came to a sudden and complete stop, the engine shut off in the middle of busy freeway. After a few attempts, the vehicle restarted and was driven to the side of road. After towing to an experienced mercedes repair shop,…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-02-03

“Without noticable warning, the sensor panel flash for a second, then the car came to a sudden and complete stop, the engine shut off in the middle of busy freeway. After a few attempts, the vehicle restarted and was driven to the side of road. After towing to an experienced mercedes repair shop,…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-02-03

“The passenger seat power adjustment module shorted, draining the battery and causing a no-start condition. While this did not occur while stuck in traffic, it easily could have, causing a serious hazard for myself, any passenger or another vehicle. The seat module had to be disconnected so there…”

SEATS · reported 2012-08-15

“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz 320. In november of 2008, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v121000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) and took her vehicle to the dealer. The dealer installed a new hose clamp on the power…”

STEERING · reported 2009-02-21

“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz ml 320. While parked in the contact's driveway, after severe rain, water leaked approximately four inches above the openings of the passenger and driver's side rear interior doors. In addition, there was power steering fluid leakage. The vehicle was taken…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2008-10-09

“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz ml 320. While parked in the contact's driveway, after severe rain, water leaked approximately four inches above the openings of the passenger and driver's side rear interior doors. In addition, there was power steering fluid leakage. The vehicle was taken…”

STEERING · reported 2008-10-09

“The consumer stated that on rainy days the visibility would become difficult. *ak there was a failure in computer chips, the problem persisted with the poor visibility of the windshield, horn failure, interior and exterior light failure, stalling, catalytic converter rattling, inoperative washer…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · reported 2004-11-04
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.