The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz M/GLE · 2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 47,000 and 117,000 miles. Median 89,700, from 91 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 95,000 | 62,000–135,300 | 23 |
| Electrical | 75,800 | 29,000–118,800 | 16 |
| Brakes | 137,000 | 102,900–180,800 | 14 |
| Brakes | 36,000 | 12,200–75,200 | 12 |
| Speed control | 110,500 | 88,000–118,200 | 11 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 29% |
| Brakes | 24% |
| Suspension | 14% |
| Visibility | 10% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
01V290000 Sep 2001 Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Upper Arm
Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Risk. 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 TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Brake lamp switch failure. | 2010 | 2011 |
| Closed | Brake line chafe | 2008 | 2009 |
| Closed | Brake line rupture | 2008 | 2008 |
Manufacturer communications 65
Mercedes-Benz filed 65 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir
- Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both…
- Rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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