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2002 Mercedes Benz ML320 electrical problems

19 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,000.

owner complaints
19
of this car's complaints
22%
typical mileage
95,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Instrument cluster/panel
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercedes Benz ML320 electrical problems in other years

199819992000200120022003200720082009

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320 electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 11, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 203,000 miles · CA

Fuse box some has power some not. Front left wheel making this noise and stops after 25 miles per hour radio volume low when ignition key is on position 3 when key it's in the position 2 laud volume when key is not in I can turn on the stereo

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

"takats recall" 1st issue I noticed is when I gave someone a jump off a dead car battery. As I was driven I noticed my car battery light came on meaning my battery was decreasing power and it did I was on my way home driven I noticed my car losing power in the car shut completely off so I pulled to the side and I called someone to give me a jump the car started back up drove about 3, blocks and the car shut completely off again so I purchased a brand new battery replacing the old battery with an new one. Got another jump to give the the battery some extra juice. After I received the jump I'm back on the road. In the ancient occur again so I called someone to give me a jump. This time the car didn't start. So I had to get it tow home. Got home did some research in found out it was the alternator. Replace the old alternator with a new one. 2nd issue I noticed after I replaced the old alternator with the new one I noticed my two fans blower will continuously run for hours when I take my car keys out of the ignition. And due to that that cause my drained my battery causing me to lose power and my car won't be able to start when I put my key in the ignition I don't kno if they connected a wire to keep running if so he was to supposed to tell me that which he didn't. 3rd issue I noticed I recently added new front pads and rotor's new rear pads and rotors 1 new rear passsger side brake caliper. My brake lights still appeared to pop up I told the merchant he told me it could be a sensor failure and get check out at a mercedes benz dealer. 4th issue the triangle light located in the center of dash flashes occasionally causing under certain circumstances, tapping the brake pedal may not automatically disengage cruise control as expected in certain model year recall subject: suspension: front control arm upper arm .recall: 6/service bulletins: 2

Filed Dec 31, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 106,500 miles · OR

I was driving on a busy intersection in my 2002 mercedes benz ml320 when driving the yellow triangle in the speedometer starts to flash and all the breaks lock up, this is followed by a stall, thankfully I was able to pull off to the side of the road without being hit. After doing some research I discovered that many mercedes ml320 owners were having this same problem. Specifically the yaw rate sensor. This is a serious life threatening issue that can injure or worse yet kill someone. You guys need to do a recall before someone dies!

Filed Jun 20, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz ml320. The contact stated that the bas and esp warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the contact experienced extreme difficulty turning left and right and had to restart the vehicle several times due to the failures. The unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was also notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jun 19, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 180 miles · DC

I have a 2002 ml320, the radio is out and the hole clamp used to secure the power steering fluid does not provide sufficient clamping causing a leak, esp/bas stays on causing low traction and the door lock. These items were recalled on the m-class 320, what happened to thes recalls.

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 175,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz ml320. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle felt as if it slammed on the brakes without the contact depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the ebs and ABS warning lights remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle made a loud screeching sound when being driven. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

My 2002 ml320 cluster display lights on my dash all light up, the check engine light comes on, the speedometer stops working actually goes to zero. Once the car comes to a complete stop it accelerates very slowly and will not shift out of first gear. This is very frightening for someone in traffic and this happens without warning. Please investigate this issue before someone is rear ended and dies.

Filed May 23, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 115,000 miles · TX

Run over the any pump on the road that cause the gas pedal push down to the bottom, still didn't accelerate cause the car slowly down, this cause everytime driver over the pump.

Filed Oct 10, 2010 · Electrical · 128,000 miles · CA · fire

Ml 320 got in fire itself suddenly start at the left front side of the engine,I was driving my car for 5 min on fwy, when a car next line honk on me and yelled me my car has fire under the engine after that try to stop and the brake pedal did not work I have to stop the car with the parking brake and run away from the vehicle.

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · CA

2002 mercedes-benz ml320. Consumer is having some warranty repair problems with mercedes-benz. He also states that mercedes-benz is refusing to pay for any recall repairs. *kb the consumer stated noises and lack of power from the vehicle were reported to the dealer. An independent repair shop found dirty solid metal residue in the transmission fluid, there were missing parts in the planetary gear. The cause of damage was faulty assembly of the pins/plugs in the gears, which resulted in the parts becoming loose and breaking the teeth, which caused excessive noise and loss of power, ultimately the transmission was replaced. The power steering was leaking, the brake and engine lights illuminated several times, the catalytic converter was replaced, the door locks had to be repaired, the battery was replaced and the sway bar link bushing were replaced as well. *jb updated 06/01/10.*jb updated 06/04/10.*jb updated 10/18/10*jb updated 10/29/10

Questions about the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320 electrical

Does the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the electrical of the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320, 22% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320 electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320 electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mercedes Benz ML320 have the most electrical problems?

The Mercedes Benz ML320 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1998 (21 complaints), 2000 (20 complaints) and 2002 (19 complaints).

Other 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320 problems

Brakes 25Steering 24Acceleration 11Driver assistance 11Engine 8Lights 6Seats 5Suspension 5Visibility 4Wheels 3Airbags 2Body 2Fuel system 2Locks 2Transmission 2Tires 1

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