2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 electrical system problems
19 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
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.
Odometer failure. Called expecting warranty was 8 years 80000 miles to be told was not covered at dealership. Wondered why some cars were covered with unlimited mileage which makes sense because odometer is vial information for the life of the car. Should be required to maintain during the life of the car.