2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 25 C-Classes, 8.8 months of data per C-Class, average 100000 miles 82 |
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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz in Hong Kong, China | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 28520 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 31000 | 1300 | Motor and computer failure for motorized front seats |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 42300 | 850 | Replacement of engine gaskets. The beginning of a period of moderate restoration. I acquired this car from a dealer knowing it to be in need of a substantial but unknown amount of repairs. So far, I'm getting off easy. |
| Nov | 2011 | 42700 | 2 | The horn didn't work. I had to find and replace the correct fuse. |
| Jun | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | Leaking rear seal repaired |
| Dec | 2012 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 165000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 176000 | 4500 | Serpentine belt, filters, bushings, Fuel pump |
| Mar | 2012 | 190000 | 1800 | Replaced bushings |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 100000 | 0 | Brake pads & rotors plus A service. |
| Aug | 2011 | 110000 | 1700 | Front suspension parts worn and needed replacement. Ball joints, bushings. |
| Dec | 2012 | 125000 | 12 | bushings worn out and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2003 | 0 | -R&R rear light unit cooked | |
| Aug | 2003 | 0 | -Fuel pump electr fault -Brake lamp tailamp unit cont -oil leak -ps pump hyd -tighten fr door lock -engine mount fr/too weak | |
| Feb | 2004 | 0 | -guide bushing leaking -pneumatic element/servomotor -battery elect fault -Alarm siren ATA -R&R rubber strip fr door -R&R cup holder -plug below side member rr pl -R&R A/C control panel | |
| Aug | 2005 | 0 | -dr side power seat module -new battery -front suspension components -light wiring relay | |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | -replace transmission bezel trim -replace dr side seatbelt -tighten loose dr side door handle | |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | -R&R swaybar links & bushings -R&R overhead console -reset transmission harsh shifting -resecure int trim -R&I L & R struts and lower control arms - pres in new bushings | |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | -R&I inner tailgate panel to place felt tape on -R&I 3rd window seal | |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | -replaced cd changer -pass rear door area chrome trim fell off -R&I both rear inner d pillars to install felt tape -cigarette lighter contacts loose -int trim needs resecuring | |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | -ignition housing where key is inserted | |
| May | 2008 | 0 | -pass side rear window regulator -dr side power window switches -rear suspension components | |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | -MAF Sensor | |
| Jun | 2009 | 108000 | 180 | Brakes squeaking - rust formed on rotors, not sure why. All 4 rotors turned. Fronts have 18k, rears have 27k. |
| Aug | 2011 | 158300 | 0 | New AC Compressor and Condensor/Evaporator needed, and new serpentine drive belt that was destroyed when original compressor blew apart. |
| Jan | 2012 | 165000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 200 | Replace intercooler pump - replaced with F150 SVT pump. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 1350 | Control arms and bushings. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 950 | Replace alternator. | |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 124000 | 140 | Replaced driver side exhaust sensor (before the cat). |
| Jan | 2012 | 126000 | 0 | Battery dies after a few days parking in garage. Found small fan in dome light console stay running. Remove console and disconnect fan. |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 63000 | 0 | After having bought the car and left it for a day on our garage ramp, it would not start next day (b/c battery drain). I traced it to a faulty passenger seat module. This seems like a common issue on all MB with automatic seats adjustments. When driving at low speeds and the road is not completely flat (worn pavement, bumps...) you can hear clunks coming front the front. It turns out to be the sway bar end links are worn out. This is another know issue on all these cars. |
| Apr | 2012 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 155000 | 1000 | anti - dive bars Replaced front pads and rotors |
| Nov | 2012 | 161000 | 100 | Replace headlight bulb and side marker light bulb |
| Feb | 2013 | 165000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 40000 | 1500 | Air conditioning stepper motor and arm replaced. Common problem on this model. |
| Jul | 2010 | 43000 | 1000 | Replaced brake pads and rotors. Replaced front suspension links. |
| Aug | 2010 | 43000 | 300 | Air conditioner stopped working. Refrigerant replaced. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 53000 | 200 | Replaced Alternator |
| Aug | 2010 | 56000 | 0 | Driver side catalyst was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 79000 | 0 | Rear Brakes, original pads and rotors |
| Jun | 2012 | 82000 | 735 | Replaced alternator which was failing |
| Dec | 2012 | 84000 | 0 | gas cap door would not open. Bypassed latch |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | 50 | Gas cap lock broken |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 64000 | 0 | Oil recirculatory cover leaks, other oil leaks. Steering rack |
| Aug | 2010 | 64000 | 0 | Sold car after quoted quadruple digits to repair a severe misfire. |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | Warranty replacement of failed transmission. | |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Warranty replacement of instrument cluster due to display issues. Replace broken window activator switch. | |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Warranty replacement of ignition cables. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Replace failed rear main crankshaft seal | |
| Feb | 2008 | 60 | Replace transmission pan gasket and 13-pin connector | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Front sway bar end links replaced | |
| Apr | 2009 | 64 | Replace both valve cover gaskets. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Replace blower motor regulator | |
| Oct | 2010 | 92300 | 295 | Replace failed crankshaft position sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 82000 | 2100 | Alternator replacement (was shockingly expensive: $676.80 for part, $385.00 for 3.5 hrs labor) "A" Service Transmission service Combination Filter (carbon cabin filter) Brake flush, rear brake pads Drive belt (poly V belt) |
| Dec | 2010 | 87000 | 0 | A variable valve timing sensor that rides close to camshaft contacting the cam shaft. Tapping sound that might have diagnosed by some mechanics as loose timing chain. Checked my timing chain, found no issue. All sources point to $1400 camshaft repair. Needed new valve cover gaskets. Needed A/C repair, not cold. Needed headliner. |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 80000 | 300 | Replaced brake pads and rotors. |
| Jun | 2011 | 92000 | 45 | Belt tensioning pulley broke and was replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 94000 | 260 | Replace valve cover seals, vacuum hoses, spark plugs |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 32300 | 45 | Car misfired while driving. May have been bad gas. After repair shop cleared DTC, no more problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | vents not changing correctly. Repaired my dealer-no charge |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2004 | 0 | Variable camshaft tensioner, on warranty | |
| Dec | 2011 | 52080 | 30 | PCV and Hose degraded and causing leaks |
| Oct | 2012 | 53300 | 0 | Rubber/metal sleeve coupling |
| Mar | 2013 | 55180 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | Broken A/C floor vent flap (always blew air to the underside of cabin). Replaced vent flap actuator Buzzing noice from the wind deflector area when driving with open sunroof. Replaced wind deflector rubber seal. | |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Power drain from the passenger power seat controller. Still driving with the disconnected seat :( | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | "Clunking" sound when car was going over bumps. Replaced rubber bushing on the front stabilizer bar. Also replaced all shocks and shock mounts while I was at it. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Fuel leak from the injection rail. Replaced some small part (I think pressure regulator) that leaked. Rattling noise coming from engine on startup. Replaced timing chain tensioner and camshaft adjuster. | |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Rattle coming from the sunroof area, power roof does not close. Replaced power roof motor. | |
| Jun | 2011 | 98000 | 60 | Replaced power roof motor |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 400 | Replaced light sockets for right and left turn signals. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 30000 | 100 | Plastic stepper motor arm broke. Cheap part, deep under dash, neccessitated much disassembly of dash and console. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2003 | 0 | Traction Control System-- replaced electrical connector | |
| Jun | 2009 | 71000 | 400 | P-brake pedal return spring replaced. Minor, old problem. Prior adjustments did not correct. rebuilt dashboard display--faded in hot weather. This is a gradual degradation over the years. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 131000 | 560 | Tie Rod and Suspension bushing worn. Upper control arms replaced, Lower arms still to do but not included in amounts |
| Nov | 2010 | 134000 | 150 | Attempted to replace driver side lower control arm, spring & damper myself. |
| Jan | 2011 | 135000 | 450 | Had shop install lower control arm and both rear springs and dampers - cost is for labor only as parts were already purchased. |
| Jun | 2011 | 138000 | 95 | Recharge AC |
| Aug | 2011 | 141000 | 450 | Lower control arms ball joints failed on both left and right, causing heavy vibration during corning at speed. Parts replaced 10 months earlier so still under parts warranty but replacements were more expensive |
| Sep | 2012 | 156000 | 360 | Lower control arm bushing and ball joint failed |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 1200 | Power Seats drain battery is sadi to be a common problem. only solution is to unplug seats so they are unadjustable or pay$1,200 for repair. Dealr recongnizes this is a common problem but not recalls. | |
| Jul | 2012 | 113000 | 9000 | Sunroof continued to come off track. They replaced at this incredible fee ($9000). Then it went out again and they said something else was wrong. Did not honor warrenty. and this is at Dealer. They refused to call me back. |
| Dec | 2012 | 116000 | 600 | Car stopped on highway. Transmission fluid leaked out. |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 2500 | Sunroof cartridge failure, with a 3 inch spring ejected. Did not fix. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 105000 | 150 | The air flow will not blow to foot well's and told cost about £1 for the part labour will be about £250 as all the inner panels and facer have to be removed. I will live with the problem |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 109000 | 800 | A/C not working; only heat comes out and heat on all the time |
| Dec | 2010 | 120000 | 950 | air direction control not working; parts replaced, all is well |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 51000 | 265 | Replaced Radiator Fan Assembly; Controller Unit had received water damage from antifreeze that dripped down the power cables. |
| Mar | 2012 | 81000 | 0 | OBDII code scanned. EGR Check valve cleaned and reinstalled. |
| Jul | 2012 | 87700 | 0 | New sway links and replaced a frozen trailing arm bolt |
| Dec | 2012 | 96000 | 75 | speed wobble and slight squeak on cold mornings changed out wheel bearing inner and outer but left the old race to avoid more labor |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 112000 | 1366 | 1 of 2 fuel pumps (located inside gas tank) failed. Had car 10 days. Returned for additional 7 days, could not duplicate my report of continued poor gas mileage. Reset computers - working now. Had loaner, no problem. |
| Aug | 2012 | 124000 | 2750 | Blown head gasket. Coolant light came on - was leaking coolant at right rear of engine. Did not mix oil and coolant. Front rotors and pads needed to be replaced. Probably 2nd time in the 10 yrs I've owned the car |
| Nov | 2012 | 127000 | 980 | Alternator needed to be replaced. Light 'visit workshop - alternator/battery repair' lit up. Went to dealer. Oil leak. Determined supercharger is leaking. Declined repair. I feel this is related to alt change. Driving home after alt changed, burning oil smell. Never happened until alt was changed. Suspicious coincidence. Shop says no. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2-door
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 70000 | 100 | Secondary Air Injection check valve |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 76880 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 77500 | 450 | Oxygen sensor and one of the rear turn signal bulbs had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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