2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class consumer reviews

2002 Ml320 Very reliable. I bought it used with 134K, not easy to do as most have already hit 200k , very reliable , especially if you stay on top of it with oil changes. I dropped the transmission fluid and measured how much came out. Put new gasket and filter and fresh ATF full synthetic. It dropped about 3.5 quarts of ATF , so I added 4 quarts. Runs like a dream. My ML500 had too many sensor issues, camshaft, computer issues, ignition issues, and crankshaft sensor issues, other sensors with leaks in high pressure ATF hose etc. This ML320 has been problem free for 15 months and counting. It's about to hit 140K. When I bought it used it had 136k last year. I changed spark plugs and ignition coils. 4x4 Off Road capable, snow ready, all wheel drive. Great on gas, unlike ML500 same year, wow , ate gas like crazy. Very happy with this beast in black. Best SUV Mercedes ever made. You see plenty of these out there on the road, the ML500 not so much.

The best car in 2024 if u buy a cheap price car.. its better then japenese and orher rivals if its in good condition. Miles not matter to it as its engine is strong

Great reliability. I have the ML320 from 2002 with 135K and it drives very nice. Powerful engine picks up fast and responds with barely touching the gas pedal. With my ML500 I had a lot of sensor issues. Crankshaft, camshaft sensors etc. This one has no codes stored in the computer. Great on gas in comparison to the ML500 I previously owned. I love this truck.

I've known this car for 18 years. It's been a solid ride, and now I own it. Power everything, and I really like having heated seats in the winter. Its infinite position seats are also nice, plus it remembers my settings. I was able to use it as a camp vehicle, sleeping in the back. At one point around a 125000 miles, things started happening to it...various leaks and an overheating problem. The radio became sporadic, and it's navigation system was antiquated. Some people would say it was time to buy a new vehicle, but I decided to fix it instead. While doing that brought it back up to speed, it was not cheap. All told, I put in a little over 6k into it. Still, I love how solid it feels. It's a little tank. I feel safe in it, I feel it will go anywhere and get me out of any scrapes. That being said, I'm not enamored with its gas mileage (19 mpg), and...while its recent repairs will keep it going for quite some time, I am positive that future repairs after that will be pricey, so for that reason I would not recommend this particular SUV to a friend. Maybe one with lower miles, and ONLY if that friend likes the idea of driving a Mercedes. My next vehicle will be a hybrid or electric.

SUV is comfortable, roomy and handles NJ roads very well. Pioneer in-dash navigation system with Bluetooth is great. Everything you need for a low cost SUV to get to take trips, commute to and from work and run errands. Mercedes engineering is apparent throughout.

My ML 320 exceeded my expectations; awesome looking, comfortable, great pick up, easy to repair and great ROI; I would always recommend an ML. I am the second owner.

Excellent in snow and ice. Has great traction. I have had to replace the following: Front Shocks Front Brakes with rotors 1 set of Tires 1 cv half shaft axle (front) 1 front hub and hub/ wheel bearing 1 Lower front ball joint 12 Spark Plugs and Plug wire set 2 motor mounts 1 Transmission mount 1 Air Filter Front Hood Struts (Both) Stereo system Both Valves Cover Gaskets Breather Hose Set Auxiliary Water Pump with coolant flush/fill Front Differential Service Axle seal Serpentine Belt and tensioner Brake fluid change over / Flush HVAC Head Unit Door lock actuators (2) HVAC blend door actuator UPCOMING WORK Rear Struts Rear Brakes with rotors Rear emergency brakes Transmission service Fuel Filter Induction Service Rear Lower ball joints Both Radiator hoses Thermostat and gasket Coolant flush/ Fill Power steering reservoir and O Ring Power steering fluid flush Rear Differential Service T-Case Service Fuel Pump Front Upper Control Arm A/C hose with evacuation and re charge with R134A I know that it requires a lot of maintenance and repair but it is a Mercedes Benz SUV and it?s the safest SUV built.

Don�t ignore repair issues and it will serve you right. Very reliable tranny and powerful engine. Runs great with 165k and still pumping. I love it

I LOVE IT! I WANT IT! I PLEASE HELP ME GET IT! WHEN I FIRST SAW IT I SAID OH MY! TELL ME TO COME AND GET IT!

Excellent drive, reliable, spacious, fun, safe, and most importantly people can't tell that it is a 2002 model. The Germans know how to build a car that stands the test of time.