2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 service brakes problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the driver’s side front wheel independently braked. The contact stated he had not depressed the brake pedal but heard an abnormal sound from the tire screeching as the wheel had stopped rolling…”
filed May 3, 2024
“The car brakes suddenly by itself just after the ESB/ABS lights come on along with an exclamation point (!). This has happened randomly at least 4 times since we purchased the car. Once at high speeds on the highway. It appears this problem is common with other owners of Mercedes 2001-2002 ML's…”
filed Apr 30, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other ML320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 ML320 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 ML320 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 ML320 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 ML320 | 26 | 19% |
| 2000 ML320 | 15 | 9% |
| 1999 ML320 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 ML320 | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.