2002 Honda CR-V vs 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Honda CR-V | 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 515 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 52 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 48 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,700 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Mercedes-Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 143 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 60 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 5 |
| Equipment | 38 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 11 |
| Steering | 10 | 24 |
| Seats | 24 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2002 Honda CR-V
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.