2002 Acura MDX 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 Acura MDX | 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 204 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 52 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 98,465 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Mercedes-Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 124 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 19 |
| Steering | 5 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2002 Acura MDX
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.