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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 28 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 Wagon

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

190000 mi

US $1800
Replaced bushings 
88000 mi

US $700
Slight clicking noise on speed bumps-Replaced Sway Bar Links 
67900 mi

US $1000
Upper and lower control arms on L and lower control arm on R replaced. 
110000 mi

US $1700
Front suspension parts worn and needed replacement. Ball joints, bushings. 
125000 mi

US $12
bushings worn out and replaced. 
-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 
-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 
-pass side rear window regulator -dr side power window switches -rear suspension components 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

106000 mi

US $1350
Control arms and bushings. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

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

43000 mi

US $1000
Replaced front suspension links. 
155000 mi

US $1000
anti - dive bars 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

178000 mi replaced second lower control arm 
80407 mi Front sway bar end links replaced 
116000 mi

US $480
Right front control arm was loose/worn; replaced with new control arm assembly. 
82000 mi

US $1300
Squeaking suspension, but not unsafe 
64000 mi Steering rack 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

83080 mi

$50
Replaced front suspension and steering column. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual RWD

73000 mi "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. 
131000 mi

US $560
Tie Rod and Suspension bushing worn. Upper control arms replaced, Lower arms still to do but not included in amounts 
133500 mi

US $150
Attempted to replace driver side lower control arm, spring & damper myself. 
135000 mi

US $450
Had shop install lower control arm and both rear springs and dampers - cost is for labor only as parts were already purchased. 
141000 mi

US $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 
156000 mi

US $360
Lower control arm bushing and ball joint failed 
63860 mi Lower A arms replaced for bushing wear 
164500 mi

US $475
Both rear springs broke in the bottom coil. Replaced all springs and shocks as the shocks also felt weak. 
165000 mi Front control arms need replacement, probably original 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2dr Hatch

supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

87300 mi New sway links and replaced a frozen trailing arm bolt 
96000 mi

US $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 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Suspension Problems

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