2002 Land Rover Freelander vs 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 226 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 56 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Freelander | Mercedes-Benz ML500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 121 | 2 |
| Power Train | 83 | 2 |
| Visibility | 27 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 5 |
| Steering | 9 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 1 |
| Equipment | 11 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 54 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2002 Land Rover Freelander
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500
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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.