2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 6% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10323089, filed 2010-04“This vehicle has numerous defects, and has been in for service countless amounts of times. Mb promised to replace the vehicle if their factory representative could verify my complaints. They absolutely found numerous, redundant defects and now only want to fix the vehicle, rather that replace the vehicle. What a bunch of liars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039020, filed 2003-09Related recalls
- 01V290000Sep 10, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements.Covers: Mercedes-Benz ML320 2002, ML500 2002, ML55 2002
Related service bulletins
- 10166990Dec 4, 2013Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
- 10032727Sep 17, 2009Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320
25 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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