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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Engine
2011-04-01 · campaign 2011-147
On certain 2000-2004 ML55 AMG and 2000-2002 ML-Class vehicles, the cruise control may fail to disengage if the plunger within the brake lamp switch become immovable. The driver would, however, be able to disengage the cruise control by other means such as; pushing the cruise control stalk towards the instrument cluster, or by applying adequate amount of brake pedal force to achieve a specified deceleration rate. Failure or delay in disengaging the cruise control can increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch.
Steering
2008-10-02 · campaign 2008-362
On certain vehicles, the hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection. The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and may ultimately damage the power steering pump. Correction: Dealer will replace the power steering cooler hose and clamp.
Steering
2003-04-10 · campaign 2003-100
On certain ML320, ML350, ML430, ML500 and ML55, the hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection. The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and may ultimately damage the power steering pump. Correction: Dealer will replace the power steering hose clamp.
Suspension
2001-09-14 · campaign 2001-229 · 57 vehicles
On certain ML320, ML500 and ML55 vehicles, the left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements. The control arm could fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the left front upper control arm. All vehicles are still in dealer inventory. No owner notification will be necessary.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| ML320 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $5,500 |
| ML500 5.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 16 | 14 | $5,850 |
| ML55 AMG 5.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 16 | 14 | $5,850 |
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