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2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 recalls and problems

1 recall and 88 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320.

1
recalls
88
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
8
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 recalls

Suspension: front, control arm, upper arm

NHTSA campaign 01V290000 · reported September 10, 2001 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. · 870 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements.
The risk
The control arm could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left front upper control arm. Owner notification began september 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 3, 2024 · Wheels · 198,000 miles

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the driver’s side front wheel independently braked. The contact stated he had not depressed the brake pedal but heard an abnormal sound from the tire screeching as the wheel had stopped rolling. The contact stated…

Apr 30, 2022 · Forward collision avoidance

The car brakes suddenly by itself just after the ESB/ABS lights come on along with an exclamation point (!). This has happened randomly at least 4 times since we purchased the car. Once at high speeds on the highway. It appears this problem is common with other owners of Mercedes 2001-2002 ML's. According to the…

Jan 11, 2020 · Service brakes · 203,000 miles

FUSE BOX SOME HAS POWER SOME NOT. FRONT LEFT WHEEL MAKING THIS NOISE AND STOPS AFTER 25 MILES PER HOUR RADIO VOLUME LOW WHEN IGNITION KEY IS ON POSITION 3 WHEN KEY IT'S IN THE POSITION 2 LAUD VOLUME WHEN KEY IS NOT IN I CAN TURN ON THE STEREO

Jan 8, 2019 · Air bags · crash reported

FRONT END COLLISION - AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

Sep 8, 2018 · Structure · crash reported · fire reported

YES THIS […] COMING TO YOU TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WAS AND A CAR ACCIDENT I WAS STRUCK BY AND VEHICLE MADE BY OLDSMOBILE YEAR 1998 PLATE NO. STATE […] I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM DOWN TOWN FEDERAL COURT I WAS RIDING DOWN […] CRASH DATE 08/21/2018. I WAS AT THE RED LIGHT I ALSO HAD MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON ALSO NOW I WAS…

ML320 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 0166136
2001 0136107
2002 18848
2003 02214
2005 0520

Across all years, the 2000 ML320 has the most complaints (166). All Mercedes-Benz ML320 years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320, the most recent reported on September 10, 2001 (Suspension: front, control arm, upper arm). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320?
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (24 complaints), followed by electrical system (19).
How many 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 88 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 3, 2024.