2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 vs 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 30 | 49 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 112,000 mi | 73,963 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz S500 | Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 | 14 |
| Suspension | 6 | 6 |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
2001 Mercedes-Benz S500
2002 Mercedes-Benz S500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.