2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
3
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
The 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55, potentially affecting up to 870 vehicles.
Recall 01V290000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
| 870 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence: THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH MY ABS LIGHT SHOWN UP AND ALL 4 TIRES LOCK UP. ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO IDLE ABRUPTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH CONCLUDED THAT THE YAW RATE CENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 70,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RSB-2009100002 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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. CHECK FOR PRESENCE OF A SPACER, AND IF MISSING, INSTALL THE SPACER. CHECK THE BRAKE LINE FOR CHAFE MARKS FROM THE...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55.
Investigation EA08009 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Closed
Opened:
BRAKE LINE CHAFE
Investigation PE08002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Closed
Opened:
BRAKE LINE RUPTURE
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ ML55
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML55 — 1 complaint
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML55 — 12 complaints
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55 (current)
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML55 — 1 complaint
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