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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 185 repairs.
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 53 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
Engine not specified
| 31000 mi $1300 |
Motor and computer failure for motorized front seats |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 85200 mi US $120 |
7 year old battery failed-new battery installation triggered ABS, ESP, BRAKE FAILURE warnings plus car went into limp-mode due to not turning steering wheel full left/right to re-calibrate steering angle sensor after battery replacement. Reset all systems, and in 100mi, vehicle "fixed itself." Very scary, but all ended well. $120 "cost" was for the new battery. |
| -R&R rear light unit cooked | |
| -dr side power seat module -new battery -front suspension components -light wiring relay | |
| -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 | |
| 157900 mi | New AC Compressor and Condensor/Evaporator needed, and new serpentine drive belt that was destroyed when original compressor blew apart. |
| 42500 mi US $2 |
The horn didn't work. I had to find and replace the correct fuse. |
| 56100 mi US $750 |
Passenger seat controls shorted out and drained the battery. Replaced battery and seat control module. |
| 89000 mi US $200 |
Cabin filter replacement |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 123000 mi US $3700 |
Replaced ac compressor and hoses. |
| 118000 mi US $950 |
Replace alternator. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 126000 mi | Battery dies after a few days parking in garage. Found small fan in dome light console stay running. Remove console and disconnect fan. |
| 137000 mi US $969 |
no air condition. replace ac compressor, condenser and cooling fan. |
| 137200 mi US $318 |
car shut down on road. Battery tested low and alternator unable to recharge or support electrical on car. R and r alternator. |
| 40000 mi US $1500 |
Air conditioning stepper motor and arm replaced. Common problem on this model. |
| 43000 mi US $300 |
Air conditioner stopped working. Refrigerant replaced. |
| 63000 mi | 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. |
| 160700 mi US $100 |
Replace headlight bulb and side marker light bulb |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 191000 mi US $350 |
Fuel gauge stuck at 1/4 tank |
| 45000 mi US $300 |
Turn signal socket in headlight burned out. No contact to bulb. Turn signal inop. |
| 58000 mi | Fixed a seat control module problem with a fix from a MB forum. Spliced two wires together. |
| 117000 mi US $230 |
Dead battery |
| 53000 mi US $200 |
Replaced Alternator |
| 82000 mi US $1300 |
Alternator's voltage regulator shorted |
| 87000 mi | Needed A/C repair, not cold. |
| 105000 mi £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 |
| 133000 mi US $275 |
Replace failed radio Replace footwell servo motor actuator arm |
| 82000 mi US $735 |
Replaced alternator which was failing |
| 89000 mi US $200 |
AC flushed and recharged. 2d time in three years. |
| 90100 mi US $170 |
left signal light contacts corroded. Replaced both. |
| 95000 mi | gas tank latch broks and prevented gas cap from being opened |
| 101300 mi US $150 |
freon leak |
| 161700 mi US $200 |
battery died |
| 178000 mi | seat belt receiver (was setting off SRS light) |
| 178300 mi US $500 |
water got into a master control module. car was stalling. dealer wanted 2000 for part, got on ebay for 50, but took a week to flash program. Sold car, got new one |
| 52844 mi | Warranty replacement of instrument cluster due to display issues. Replace broken window activator switch. |
| 89535 mi | Replace blower motor regulator |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
| 86800 mi $50 |
The starter motor suddenly stopped working with no prior warning and after it was opened, the brushes were worn down to the spring.rnReplaced the brushes and bushes and cleaned it out.rnWorks perfectly fine now.rnThanks |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 35000 mi | 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
| 65000 mi | Broken A/C floor vent flap (always blew air to the underside of cabin). Replaced vent flap actuator |
| 70000 mi | Power drain from the passenger power seat controller. Still driving with the disconnected seat :( |
| 80000 mi | Rattle coming from the sunroof area, power roof does not close. Replaced power roof motor. |
| 71000 mi US $400 |
rebuilt dashboard display--faded in hot weather. This is a gradual degradation over the years. rebuilt dashboard display--faded in hot weather. This is a gradual degradation over the years. |
| 138000 mi US $95 |
Recharge AC |
| 25400 mi US $400 |
Replaced light sockets for right and left turn signals. |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
Plastic stepper motor arm broke. Cheap part, deep under dash, neccessitated much disassembly of dash and console. |
| 164300 mi | SRS light on. Dealer diagnosed problem in the driver air bag wiring. Owner replaced the clockspring but did not correct the problem. |
| 165000 mi | Replaced windshield wiper switch. The windshield washer did not work, but the wipers worked OK. The pump itself checked OK. Replacing the switch made no difference. And the wiring behind the switch looked OK. While replacing windshield wiper switch, checked air bag wiring and found it mashed by previous work. Wires were pressed together thru insulation to cause reported low resistance in the circuit. Separated the wires and taped the damage. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 115000 mi US $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. |
| 109000 mi US $800 |
A/C not working; only heat comes out and heat on all the time |
| 120000 mi US $950 |
air direction control not working; parts replaced, all is well |
| 140800 mi US $280 |
Fuel Pump Wire Shorted out again in Rear SAM; Replaced fuel pump and wiring/connector pin. |
| 154000 mi US $1400 |
AC Compressor System Failure causing Serp Belt to fail and lock up steering and cooling water pump |
| 126700 mi US $980 |
Alternator needed to be replaced. Light 'visit workshop - alternator/battery repair' lit up. Went to dealer. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
| 71300 mi A $250 |
Re - [A/C] Gas |
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