2002 Mercedes-Benz S500Mercedes-benz S500 2002

Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Large Cars Full-size.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Mercedes-BenzPremium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
14 MPG21 MPG522.76 g/mile
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Sub-models: - S 500 - S500 (guard) -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500?
     - The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 21 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 is $3900.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 5L 8 cylinder 5-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive S500

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsGUZZLER
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-9750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 117.5006
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsGUZZLER
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3900
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Vehicle record id17793
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)15
    Model name (carline)S500
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)106
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 117.904
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 129.3804
    EPA vehicle size classLarge Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-9750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
  • LI4015P073743 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Tire pressure sensors.
  • LI8270P055572 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
  • LI8220P073063 - INTERIOR LIGHTING: Touch pad: search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
  • LI54.30-P-072145 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ntg5.5: incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, comand display, and analog clock
  • LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
  • LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
  • LI27.60-P-071237 - POWER TRAIN: 5 to 4 coasting downshift - shift quality concern with cold trans- mission oil on model 217 or 222 in combination with engi- ne 278 and transmission 722.9 without code 835/498
  • LI27.00-P-056643 - POWER TRAIN: During disengagement from d to n and/or from r to n some slight jolting could be experienced.
  • GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
  • C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
  • LI27.55-P-058976 - POWER TRAIN: Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
  • LI27.00-P-051451 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Shift quality complaints on transmission 722.9 (7g-tronic and 7g-tronic plus)
  • LI82.30-P-059239 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
  • LI68.05-P-059193 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
  • LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
  • LI80.61-P-061174 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE: Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
  • LI-82-85 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes benz- when doing a software update the update fails and the tuner goes to boot mode. *rm
  • LI32-50 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Mercedes-benze: there is a leakage at the press-fit sleeve of a pulsation damper. This is caused by high heat entering the system or tension in the line. *rm
  • LI91-40-P-047183 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. Model series 204 (with codes 299 and 800), 207, 212. Seat belt can only be pulled out with great effort. At the same time a noise can be heard from the reversible reel tensioner gea
  • TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
  • PB-32-22-77 - SUSPENSION: Mercedes: vehicle does not lower and/or airmatic visit workshop display in instrument cluster. Model 220. Model years unknown. *pe updated 7/13/11. *pe
  • PB-42-45-107 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR: Mercedes: esp service required displayed in instrument cluster. Also includes 4matics, bi turbos and kompressors. Models 215 and 220. Model years unknown. *pe
  • TB-82-10-668 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. Due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt due to tolerances in ignition voltage. Model years unkn
  • PB-54-18-208 - SUSPENSION: Mercedes: display in instrument cluster "air suspension" or "abc service required" is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. Models 215.3 and 220. Model years unknown.
  • PB-32-50-35C - SUSPENSION: Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. Models 215.3, 220, and 230. Model years unknown.
  • PB-46-20-16E - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION): Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. Models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2
  • PB 82-10-630 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: Mercedes benz: water in tail lamp housing on either right side or left side. *pe
  • 325029 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. Models 215, 220 and 230. Model years unknown. *pe
  • 470036 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
  • 322218B - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Leakage from front air suspension strut thorugh the sealing compound. This serivce bulletin supersedes 322218 dated 01/16/2004. *eh mersedes benz models 220.170; 175, 183, 184. Vin up to 360985 without active body control. *eh up
Known Recall Investigations
  • Air suspension system failure investigation # PE07042

    There is no summary currently available

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200828

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s500. The contact stated upon start-up, the instrument cluster went blank. The contact called mercedes-benz of los angeles (1801 s. Figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90015) where they informed him to bring the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. ## vin passed ## 2002 mercedes benz s500 ##

NoNoN NoneNone20200827

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s500. The contact stated upon start-up, the instrument cluster went blank. The contact called mercedes-benz of los angeles (1801 s. Figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90015) where they informed him to bring the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. ## vin passed ## 2002 mercedes benz s500 ##

CrashNoY NoneNone20190326

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz s500v. While driving 35 mph, the contact's daughter had the right of way on their green light. Another vehicle was going in the opposite direction ran their light and they crashed into the contact's daughter's driver side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's daughter did not sustain any injuries. The person that crashed into the contact's daughter was not injured. There was no need for medical attention. A police report was made. The vehicle was towed to luxury auto park (17651 oak park ave, tinley park, il 60477 (708) 444-4445) where the mechanics were waiting on instructions on what to complete on the vehicle. The contact would have the vehicle towed back to their home. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20170221

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz s500. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle heard an abnormal noise coming from the center of the vehicle. A warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an abc hydraulic fluid leak, which was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,140.

NoNoN NoneNone20170216

My dash lights went out i can't see anything not my speed dash is dark night and day

NoNoN NoneNone20151117

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s500. While starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed to illuminate or show any of the gauges and indicators. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster was experiencing an electrical malfunction and needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20150601

My airmatic suspension madey my car go down real low, i pay a lot of money to get the two air matic suspension fix. My rear end is still going down and now the rear is lower than the front. I am just lije the rest of the people that has complaint about this . Nhtsa action number ped7042. I feel they need to make the manufacturer fix this problem before some one get hurt bad or dead.

NoNoN NoneNone20150414

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the instrument panel failed. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 8/21/15*cn updated 10/26/2017*cn

NoFireN NoneNone20140306

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz s500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the instrument panel cluster burned out and all the warning lights illuminated. The contact observed an abnormal burning odor. The contact shut off and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v028000 (interior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that he missed the warranty by three months. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

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