Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz G Class.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz g500. The contact stated that the ect control unit was defective. She was alerted to the failure when the vehicle completely shut down while she was driving 55 mph. She was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the mechanic explained that the unit was the cause of the failure. She called the manufacturer where she was initially told they would repair it free of charge; they later stated that they would not cover the costs of the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 48,000.