2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class problems
The 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class has 32 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (25%) concerns brakes. After that come steering (25%) and stability control (19%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 25% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 27 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 75,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 93% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Engine runs rough, idles like it is going to die, car surges forward while moving or stopped, dash warning lights on/off, rough gear shifting or won't shift, electrical problems, gas tank/gauge problems, lock/windows powered when car off, dash lighting goes in/out, headlight/brake lights burn out quickly, electrical, starting car issues. This car has been in/out of the dealership for almost 2 years. I bought it used with a "certified pre owned warranty", codes go off and they simply reset them.
Power steering fluid hose came unattached form the radiator (clamp failed) power steering fluid sprayed over the engine compartment. No fire resulted. Lost power steering assist. Called mercedes road repair - they replaced the clamp with a new "improved" clamp. They charged $45.00 for the service>.
I brought the car to the dealer (hbl mercedes benz of tyson's corner, va) in august 2003 due to a recall to fix a possible problem with the power steering hose clamp. The car had no problems whatsoever before bringing it to the dealer. Hbl performed the recall work and they actually made it worse. The hose clamp was installed improperly which LED to power steering failure while my wife was driving on the freeway.
Bas/esp light comes on, brakes engage, steering wheel turns to the right...happens at speeds 60 MPH and higher; car difficult to control, no warning--I have used two category options on the form, but I really do not know which options to choose to describe the above problem...SUV has done this on expressway driving over and over for the past 6 years....each time the dealer thinks they have fixed the problem....
The antilock braking system can take over throttle and braking. Vehicle will automatically apply brakes to various wheels. It will pitch the car left or right and require driver to counter steer to keep the vehicle straight. There is no warning on when this will happen. Can cause accident or cause vehicle to spin. Mercedes dealer service manager advise me it is a faulty sensor and it is replace at owners expense for $600. I complaint that it is dangerous and should be replaced.
Other model years of the M Class
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