2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320, and owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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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Suspension: upper arm
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements.
Remedy: 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…
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 90,205 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 3, 2024 · Wheels
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2022 · Forward collision avoidance
Compare Mercedes-Benz ML320 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz ML320 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 133 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 125 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 166 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 136 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 1 | 88 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 22 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 2 | 16 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 2 | 21 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 3 | 28 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320
How do I know if my 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320; 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 01V290000).
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.