54 problems have been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension with 20 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (9 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Tire | |
| Interior Lighting | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Air Bag | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Power Train | |
| Visibility | |
| Equipment |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class in 2002.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz S Class, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class with the Mercedes Benz S Class from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 S Class is 54 while the average number of problems reported for the 13 model years of the Mercedes Benz S Class is 22.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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