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2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 14 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 13 | 16 | 14 | 635 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
33 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500?
EPA figures for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500 reach 14 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500, most often about: Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.