1996 Mercedes Benz 202
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 Mercedes Benz 202. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
In a minor frontal impact, it IS possible for the hood latch hook to be damaged and not function properly as a secondary safety catch. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 113, "hood latch systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: if the hood IS damaged and the hood IS not fully latched, the hood could fly up suddenly while the vehicle IS driven. this condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hood latch secondary hook.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
The insulation of the engine wiring harness gets brittle and crumbles causing the engine to either not run properly or just quit running. This IS a safety issue especially when you are on the road. Mercedes benz IS aware of this problem with the W202 body (and I believe other body styles) between…
The insulation of the engine wiring harness gets brittle and crumbles causing the engine to either not run properly or just quit running. This IS a safety issue especially when you are on the road. Mercedes benz IS aware of this problem with the W202 body (and I believe other body styles) between 1994 thru 1996 +- model years. At one point they were doing a good-faith replacement of these harnesses but stopped. My understanding IS there are about 1.5 m cars in the us affected by this problem. *tr
- Electrical system
I own a 1996 mercedes C280. Had the car since 50,000. Now at 99,000 check engine light comes on. Hooked the sds diagnostic machine found that codes are not irrelavent. Discovered that the wiring around the sensors were falling apart!! Wtf!! Ordered a new wiring harness and waiting and hopefully…
I own a 1996 mercedes C280. Had the car since 50,000. Now at 99,000 check engine light comes on. Hooked the sds diagnostic machine found that codes are not irrelavent. Discovered that the wiring around the sensors were falling apart!! Wtf!! Ordered a new wiring harness and waiting and hopefully will fix the problemsssssss. And I will complain and see if mercedes will help pay for the engine wiring harness. Sell the car and buy a good ol toyota!!!!! *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10019990Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
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