2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2002

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

63000 mi 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. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

88240 mi The ABS light was constantly on. Removed the front wheels and just cleaned out the ABS contacts with Carb-cleaner and reinstalled them and now the problem is solved. Thank you 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual RWD

90000 mi

US $300
Measured brake pads and rotors thickness. Pads were within specification, rotors were not 
70060 mi

C $15
Sticky and weak parking brake. Adjust, fix handle ,lube to repair 
14000 mi Traction Control System-- replaced electrical connector 
71000 mi

US $400
P-brake pedal return spring replaced. Minor, old problem. Prior adjustments did not correct. P-brake pedal return spring replaced. Minor, old problem. Prior adjustments did not correct. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Brake Problems

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