2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 electrical system problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Battery drains after being parked overnight, 58,000 miles, dealer maintained since new. Driven by a little old lady until I bought it. Took it to the dealer and they replaced one of the seat modules. Soon afterward, the problem recurred. Took it back to the dealer and they said it was a defective…”
filed Sep 5, 2024
“While changing one of the lights in the headlight housing, I found the wiring's insulation rotting off all the wires, exposing the bare copper presenting a fire hazard.”
filed Oct 14, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other C320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 C320 | 7 | 32% |
| 2001 C320 | 26 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.