2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 vs 2003 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 Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 53 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz ML320 | Mercedes-Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 24 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 0 |
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320
2003 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.