Model year guide

2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.

2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined14 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 recalls 1

Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm NHTSA Campaign #01V290000 · 10/09/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.

Fix: 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 TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 10 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 vehicles on record

2002 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGAB75E72A328892 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1631751A320850 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1631751A370042 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1631751A397172 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1631751A375799 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGAB75E12A363220 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1631751A396237 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1631751A387936 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1631751A300805 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1631751A302176 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGAB75E23A408165 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGAB75E63A373338 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500Y6D1631753A390332 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500WCD1631751A304051 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500Y6D1631752A356621 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500Y6D1631752A379457

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2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 get?

The 2002 Mercedes-benz ML 500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (13 city / 16 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.