Model year
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name ML-Class for 2002. Under the matched names ML320, ML500, and ML55, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 117 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for ML320 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (17), SERVICE BRAKES (15), STEERING (15). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–15 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,500–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 214 complaints
- 2001 190 complaints
- 2002 117 complaints
- 2003 61 complaints
- 2004 53 complaints
- 2005 31 complaints
- 2006 214 complaints
- 2007 110 complaints
- 2008 110 complaints
- 2009 128 complaints
- 2010 106 complaints
- 2011 119 complaints
- 2012 66 complaints
- 2013 63 complaints
- 2014 74 complaints
- 2015 66 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2002. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML320 | 1 | 88 | 1 |
| ML500 | 1 | 27 | 3 |
| ML55 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Recalls for ML320
01V290000 · Sep 10, 2001
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Complaints for ML320
88 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 8, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for ML320
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE10050 | Brake lamp switch failure. · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; VEHICLE SPEED… | Dec 21, 2010 | May 4, 2011 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML320 · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| ML500 · 5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| ML55 AMG · 5.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.