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2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 30 complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
30 12% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
64,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
3 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 64,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 0 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 2 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 6 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 6 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 3 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 3 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 64,000 miles
Based on 22 complaints that include mileage. 36% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles0
20k to 40k miles2
40k to 60k miles6
60k to 80k miles6
80k to 100k miles3
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles3
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries.

What owners wrote

Various problems involving 2000 mercedes benz ml320 / also air bags failed to deploy. Consumer was struck by another vehicle causing damage to both sides of the vehicle. All the doors were smashed in yet none of the six air bags deployed. In addition, the check engine light illuminated while driving. Vehicle has been to the mechanic many times for repairs but to no avail. Consumer felt vehicle may be defective and would like to exchange or get money back.

CrashInjury

Vehicle was parked when consumer noticed oil on the ground. Vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to mercedes. Engine cut completely off twice. All the tires and hub caps are black from the brake fluid splattering. The sunroof makes a lot of noise while driving especially while on the highway.

Reported at 25,000 miles, June 2002

Other problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320

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