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2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Steering
32
Brakes
25
Electrical
17
Speed Control
10
Engine
8
Lights
6
Other
6
Visibility
6
Airbags
5
Seats
5
Suspension
4
Latches & Locks
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 6, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND T...
Jun 12, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED ...
Mar 1, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RIDING EXTR...
Nov 15, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ M430. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MP...
Dec 25, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCEL...
Oct 16, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ...
Apr 15, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A PARKING LOT FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HRS. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE. ...
Jan 1, 1970ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOIL SENSOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING A QUART OF OIL EVERY THREE DAYS....

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