1996 Mercedes-Benz 202 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 202, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 202
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood latch secondary hook.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 202 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 99,300 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. Me”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2011 · 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 aroun”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 3, 2008 · Electrical system
Compare Mercedes-Benz 202 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz 202 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz 202 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz 202 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz 202 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz 202 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz 202 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz 202 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz 202 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Mercedes-Benz 202
How do I know if my 1996 Mercedes-Benz 202 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 202; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V010000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.