Model year guide

2002 Mercedes-benz S 500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 63 on record.

2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 — representative photo
Representative photo

2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined17 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 Mercedes-benz S 500.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,850
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,250
Fuel only$24,250
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 vehicles on record

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2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Mercedes-benz S 500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 get?

The 2002 Mercedes-benz S 500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (14 city / 21 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.