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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 15).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Child seat | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E320 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| E320 (Wagon) 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| E320 4Matic 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| E320 4Matic (Wagon) 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| E430 4.3 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| E430 4Matic 4.3 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
| E55 AMG 5.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.