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#BS-2002-MERML3-6AFB

2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320

Based on reports from 139 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
139
Crashes
8
Fires
10
Recalls
1
TSBs
49
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 139 complaints, 8 crashes, 10 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

alarm goes off at random

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

all dash brake lights come on at once

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

brake lights are out

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

23 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 104K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
3
30–60K
21
60–90K
22
90–120K
19
120–150K
14
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (22 reports) • Median: 104K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (23 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes23 (17%)
Electrical17 (12%)
Steering15 (11%)
Speed Control10 (7%)
Stability Control10 (7%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections5 (4%)
Lights5 (4%)
Engine5 (4%)

2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 104,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 104K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

01V290000Sep 2001

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 139 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mercedes Benz Ml320 Model Years

2011201020092008200720062005200320022001200019991998
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2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320 is related to the brakes, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320 reliable?
The 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320 has 139 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes Benz Ml320 problems start?
Based on 95 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 104,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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