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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%)
Chart based on 185 repairs.
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 56 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
| 116500 mi US $300 |
valve gasket needed replacing |
| 77500 mi C $450 |
Oxygen sensor and one of the rear turn signal bulbs had to be replaced. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Wagon
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| -Fuel pump electr fault -Brake lamp tailamp unit cont -oil leak -ps pump hyd -tighten fr door lock -engine mount fr/too weak | |
| -ignition housing where key is inserted | |
| -MAF Sensor |
| 85200 mi US $120 |
Replaced the serpentine drive belt and belt tensioner (which was making some minor noise). |
| 176000 mi US $1500 |
Fuel pump |
| 42036 mi US $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. 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. |
| 46000 mi | Leaking rear seal repaired |
| 81900 mi | Fuel fill/overflow evaporator. Not totally fixed despite multiple trips to replace the evap Valve and associated hoses. Engine runs fine. Mechanic suspects valve is just slow, largely irrelevant to the functioning of the engine and not worth further cost. |
| 96700 mi | Check engine light came on. Nothing done yet. Apparently, it relates to some filter that's starting to go. It'll be replaced at the next major service (100000), probably in January. |
| 105000 mi US $175 |
Replace rear trans mount |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 101000 mi US $200 |
Replace intercooler pump - replaced with F150 SVT pump. |
| 86800 mi A $1100 |
noisy pulleys Misfiring after spark plugs |
| 93900 mi A $700 |
Burst radiator hose, damaged thermostat |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 124000 mi US $140 |
Replaced driver side exhaust sensor (before the cat). |
| 146600 mi US $340 |
Leaking water pump. Replaced water pump, found a new Hela water pump replacement for $100 on the internet and my local mechanic replaced it for $240. Total cost $340. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 64000 mi | Oil recirculatory cover leaks, other oil leaks. |
| 64000 mi | Sold car after quoted quadruple digits to repair a severe misfire. |
| 31700 mi US $45 |
Car misfired while driving. May have been bad gas. After repair shop cleared DTC, no more problem. |
| 60000 mi US $45 |
Replaced faulty crank shaft position sensor. |
| 124000 mi US $350 |
Replace MAF, Gasket at MAF, MAF adapter, gasket between MAF adapter and throttle body Pax side breather cover on valve cover leak, oil leaked onto wires, so replaced all 12 wires and spark plugs |
| 155000 mi US $105 |
Replace 2 injectors |
| 56000 mi | Driver side catalyst was replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
Driver Side Catalytic converter was replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $45 |
Belt tensioning pulley broke and was replaced. |
| 94000 mi US $260 |
Replace valve cover seals, vacuum hoses, spark plugs |
| 117000 mi US $230 |
Replaced the coolant thermostat |
| 120000 mi US $40 |
Broken idler pulley and serpentine belt were replaced |
| 146000 mi US $20 |
Replaced serpentine belt |
| 87000 mi | 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. |
| 59203 mi | Warranty replacement of ignition cables. |
| 87068 mi US $64 |
Replace both valve cover gaskets. |
| 92255 mi US $295 |
Car would crank but not start. Problem was intermittent. Check Engine light activated after first non-start episode. Faulty crankshaft position sensor replaced. Replace failed crankshaft position sensor |
| 95300 mi US $150 |
Replaced idler pulley for serpentine belt. Pulley was beginning to crack and mechanic discovered the issue while performing routine Service B maintenance. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
| 97960 mi $60 |
There has been a slow coolant leak the last month and on further investigation saw the leak was from the water pump which I replaced. Thank you |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 59000 mi US $380 |
Replaced electrical connector to cam position sensor |
| 75000 mi | Rattling noise coming from engine on startup. Replaced timing chain tensioner and camshaft adjuster. Fuel leak from the injection rail. Replaced some small part (I think pressure regulator) that leaked. |
| 230000 mi US $153 |
Check engine code indicated problem with secondary air injection valve. Replaced both Secondary Air control valve and check valve |
| 18600 mi | Variable camshaft tensioner, on warranty |
| 52080 mi C $30 |
PCV and Hose degraded and causing leaks |
| 57440 mi C $120 |
Changed tensioner pulleys |
| 64480 mi | Magnetic Cam sensor leaking, change out with new OEM. Gasket bonded to the block with magic German sealant. Hint: Apply heat with chisel. |
| 65720 mi | Oxygen sensor |
| 70680 mi C $114 |
EGR valve failed. Very hard to do the first time. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 105000 mi US $70 |
Motor Mounts |
| 51000 mi US $265 |
Replaced Radiator Fan Assembly; Controller Unit damaged by antifreeze that dripped down the power cables--found a pool of it inside the unit. Unknown source. Replaced Radiator Fan Assembly; Controller Unit had received water damage from antifreeze that dripped down the power cables. |
| 81000 mi | OBDII code scanned. EGR Check valve cleaned and reinstalled. |
| 112000 mi US $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. |
| 124000 mi US $2200 |
Blown head gasket. Coolant light came on - was leaking coolant at right rear of engine. Did not mix oil and coolant. |
| 126700 mi | 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. |
| 130200 mi US $447 |
OIL, not antifreeze dripping. Told me I need a new water pump. Also want $1800 to fix various hoses/leaks, 'none major' or in imminent failure! Car smelled so bad it was going back yesterday, but ultimately didn't. My son will look at it. Was told in August that my super-charger was leaking and needed to be replaced at $2300. Car in for oil and brakes 12/31/13, super-charger 'fine, no leaks or problems'!!! Miraculous recovery I guess |
| 141000 mi US $350 |
Cat converter replaced Both engine and one transmission motor mounts were replaced |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch
| 71920 mi A $34 |
after air/con re-gas car developed multiple abnormal engine noises & Altenator Warning Message> Checked with OBD 11. reading " air con excessive torque " > return to shop for fix Now seemed OK (not advised what was done ) At next startup Excessive Noise ( Radiator Fan Running ??from cold ??) Check Coolant Temp;Sensor > meter Reading wrong + Plastic part sensor of completely cracked (no leak ?) eventually replaced sensor $8 from C now normal ( suspect gas in aircon was excessive. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2-door
Engine not specified
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Secondary Air Injection check valve |
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