2002 Mercedes Benz 230 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230

9 problems have been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230. The following chart shows the 7 most common problems for 2002 Mercedes Benz 230. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkages (1 problem).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Electrical System	3
Latches/locks/linkage	1
Power Train	1
Parking Brake	1
Electronic Stability Control	1
Seats	1
Steering	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230 in 2002.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	0
2013	0
2012	0
2011	0
2010	2
2009	5
2008	0
2007	2
2006	0
2005	0
2004	0
2003	0
2002	0

📊 Compare the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz 230, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230 with the Mercedes Benz 230 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 230 is 9 while the average number of problems reported for the 5 model years of the Mercedes Benz 230 is 7.

Table 3. Compare the 2002 Mercedes Benz 230 with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2004 230	7
2003 230	6
2002 230	9
2001 230	6
1999 230	8

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