36 problems have been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2002 Mercedes Benz S500. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 13 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (6 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Suspension | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Power Train | |
| Visibility | |
| Interior Lighting | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Air Bag | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Equipment |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500 in 2002.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz S500, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 Mercedes Benz S500 with the Mercedes Benz S500 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 S500 is 36 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the Mercedes Benz S500 is 18.