2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
53 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 52Warranty extension 1
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise contin…LI82.62-P-078631 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 6, 2026
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of trave…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 14, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to a…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 16, 2026
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 21, 2025
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant flo…LI83.20-P-051802 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2025
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 16, 2025
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1.…LI82.35-P-078467 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 23, 2024
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 21, 2024
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to …LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 10, 2024
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any …LI82.10-P-078069 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 23, 2024
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage â ¢ Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). â ¢ Objects wedged b…LI91.18-P-077075 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 4, 2023
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or RLI27.50-P-071658 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 30, 2020
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to DLI27.50-P-049281 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 22, 2020
- To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core business, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) entered into a settlement rega…EW - Seat Heaters · Warranty extension · Seats · issued May 18, 2018
- Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"LI07.08-P-060993 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 25, 2015
- This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to e…C1A140101 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 2014
- Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"GI88.40-P-057430 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2014
- Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.LI32.20-P-057942 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 4, 2013
- Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the in…S-B-67.00-29 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 23, 2013
- Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.LI82.95-P-056655 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2013
- The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after inter…LI82.85-P-055695 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 8, 2013
- Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch)…LI47.20-P-054958 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2013
- Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or become…LI-72-00-P · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2013
- Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking no…LI46-20P-055943 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 24, 2013
- Mercedes: see document search button for owner letter. The lower power steering hose and clamp should be replace, under extended warranty, due to power steering leakage from connec…TB-46-30-13-B · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 15, 2013
- Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js20-P-053398 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 12, 2012
- Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using. *rmLI-68-50 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 10, 2010
- Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). Fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. In addition fa…P-049567 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2010
- Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. A warning message about locking the 3rd seat r…LI91-22-P-048771 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 5, 2010
- Mercedes benz: check for installation of spacer between brake and fuel line, install if necessary. The spacer between the brake line and fuel line may not have been installed. Chec…RSB-2009100002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jan 1, 2010
- Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211…LI-58-40 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 16, 2009
- Mercedes: electronic stability program (esp), stability control (sr). References revised and reference to af deleted/supersedes dtb tb 42.45/42. Esp lamp on. Contact fault at conne…SB-P-047928 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · issued Sep 22, 2009
- Mercedes: 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 drain …TB-P-047927 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 17, 2009
- Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed m…SB-47-20-56 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 10, 2009
- Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unk…SB-32-22-78 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 6, 2009
- Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, c…SB-07-16-80D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 2, 2009
- Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of air/water…TB-83-10-112B · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 12, 2009
- Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe462046 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 4, 2008
- Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. Models 164 and…TB-46-10-39C · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 2, 2008
- Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). Fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks,…SB-07-16-08 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jun 16, 2008
- Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, a…033008 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2008
- Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown. *peTB-46-20-61 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 22, 2008
- Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. Models 164.122/8ss (ml 320 and gl320); 211.022 (e320); 251.122 (4320). Years unknown. *peSB-27-00-104 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 2, 2008
- Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles. *peTB 83 10 112 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 7, 2008
- Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. On mercedes benz ml and r class models. *ak463041 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 26, 2006
- Engine control unit software update. (mercedes benz ml350, 2003 & later, mercedes benz g500, 2002 & later) *jbTB070029 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 13, 2003
- Subject regarding buzzing noise from the fuel filter. (up to and including years listed) *jgTB472019 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 31, 2001