2002 Mercedes Benz ML55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML55 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML55. That ranks 2nd out of 4 ML55 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 92,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mercedes Benz ML55 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz ML55 recalls (1)
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Suspension:front:control arm:upper arm
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements.
Risk: The control arm could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left front upper control arm. Owner notification began september 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake lamp switch failure. (PE10050) — opened Dec 21, 2010, closed May 4, 2011, led to recall 11V208000.
- Brake line chafe (EA08009) — opened Apr 28, 2008, closed Dec 16, 2009.
- Brake line rupture (PE08002) — opened Jan 10, 2008, closed Apr 28, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving 40 mph my abs light shown up and all 4 tires lock up. Almost cause an accident. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz ml55. While driving 65 mph, the contact stated that the brake stability control activated without warning, causing the vehicle to idle abruptly. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the yaw rate…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML55?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML55?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ML55 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.