2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 recalls

Most common 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 problems

Problem areas named in the 88 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	24
Electrical System	19
Service Brakes	15
Vehicle Speed Control	11
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	9
Exterior Lighting	6
Seats	6
Visibility	5
Suspension	5

What owners report

2024-05-03, Wheels
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 that the ESP traction warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off, restarted the vehicle, and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure occurred several minutes later. The contact stated that the failure occurred one other time and had not happened again. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or indepen

2022-04-30, 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 forums below, the problem seems to be a "YAW RATE SENSOR" malfunction or defect. My Mercedes mechanic saw no error codes for this component and it seem extremely expensive (forum states part is $3000) to replace. The https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w163/233486-big-problems-ml320-pls-help-2.html

2020-01-11, Service Brakes
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

2019-01-08, Air Bags
FRONT END COLLISION - AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

2018-09-08, Structure
YES THIS [XXX] 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 [XXX] I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM DOWN TOWN FEDERAL COURT I WAS RIDING DOWN [XXX] CRASH DATE 08/21/2018. I WAS AT THE RED LIGHT I ALSO HAD MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON ALSO NOW I WAS SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT WAITING FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TURN GREEN NEXT THING I KNOW THE SENIOR CITIZEN THE GUY WHO HIT ME FROM BEHIND. NEXT THING I KNOW MY 2002 ML320 MERCEDES BENZ DID A WHOLE 360 DEGREE SPIN AROUND I DIDN'T PANIC I WAS JUST AND TOTAL SHOCK I GOT OUT THE CAR AND WALK TO THE CAR TO CHECK IN SEE WAS THE PERSON OKAY OR NOT BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW WHO WAS DRIVING

2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 questions

Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320?

Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (24), Electrical System (19), Service Brakes (15).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 has been fixed?

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