general problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320

12 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2020

Fuse box some has power some not. Front left wheel making this noise and stops after 25 miles per hour radio volume low when ignition key is on position 3 when key it's in the position 2 laud volume when key is not in I can turn on the stereo.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2017

I was driving on a busy intersection in my 2002 Mercedes Benz Ml320 when driving the yellow triangle in the speedometer starts to flash and all the breaks lock up, this is followed by a stall, thankfully I was able to pull off to the side of the road without being hit. After doing some research I discovered that many mercedes Ml320 owners were having this same problem. Specifically the yaw rate sensor. This is a serious life threatening issue that can injure or worse yet kill someone. You guys need to do a recall before someone dies!.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2017

(dyd missing dealer) tl the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz Ml320. The contact stated that the bas and esp warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the contact experienced extreme difficulty turning left and right and had to restart the vehicle several times due to the failures. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was also notified. The failure mileage was not available.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2016

The contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz Ml320. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle felt as if it slammed on the brakes without the contact depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the ebs and abs warning lights remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle made a loud screeching sound when being driven. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2016

I have a 2002 Ml320, the radio is out and the hole clamp used to secure the power steering fluid does not provide sufficient clamping causing a leak, esp/bas stays on causing low traction and the door lock. These items were recalled on the m-class 320, what happened to thes recalls.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2012

My 2002 Ml320 cluster display lights on my dash all light up, the check engine light comes on, the speedometer stops working actually goes to zero. Once the car comes to a complete stop it accelerates very slowly and will not shift out of first gear. This is very frightening for someone in traffic and this happens without warning. Please investigate this issue before someone is rear ended and dies.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2011

Run over the any pump on the road that cause the gas pedal push down to the bottom, still didn't accelerate cause the car slowy down, this cause everytime driver oever the pum.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2010

Ml 320 got in fire itself suddenly start at the left front side of the engine,I was driving my car for 5 min on fwy, when a car next line honk on me and yelled me my car has fire under the engine after that try to stop and the brake pedal did not work I have to stop the car with the parking brake and run away from the vehicle.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2009

I was driving at 40-45 mph when I noticed an orange glow under the passenger side mirror. Within a few seconds the light turned yellow, and suddenly I noticed flames are shooting out of the side mirror along with thick black smoke. I immediately turned into a gas station and put off the fire with water hose. I was afraid of the fire to get inside the car.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2008

This car has been into service ov 27 time in the last 2 1/2 years regarding the electrical system/ all of the light on the dash board turn on. My lastest issue was on the highway my car just completely turn off on me will on the expressway when I turned the key again the warning light came on this car has been fix numerous times but the problem comes back.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2005

Numerous problems with exterior and interior lighting. Most importantly the left turn signal continually goes out without notice. Sometime the interior left turn lights up and sometimes it doesn't. Other times the interior left turn light goes completely out placing me and my children in great danger. Also I made a left turn and the steering went out just as I entered the beltway and was unable steer the vehicle.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2003

This vehicle has numerous defects, and has been in for service countless amounts of times. Mb promised to replace the vehicle if their factory representative could verify my complaints. They absolutely found numerous, redundant defects and now only want to fix the vehicle, rather that replace the vehicle. What a bunch of liars. The vehicle has issues with the steering system, the wheel rubs and the power steering fades out, the radio and cd changer malfunction constantly, fumes from the ventilation system, and when you hit a bump, the car almost goes out of control, even the esp light comes on.


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