2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 problems
Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 19% of complaints. After that come brakes (14%) and engine (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 258 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 19% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 26 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 39 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 171 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 | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 20 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 37 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 8 |
| 200k+ miles | 12 |
What the data shows
Among the 171 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 77,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 66,000 miles (29 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 26 complaints mention a crash; 6 complaints mention a fire; 39 injuries reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 80% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2000 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 8 model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML320 with enough data (114 complaints in that window).
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.
While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. The airbags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained severe neck and back injuries. The vehicle was struck on the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was constantly in for service for related repairs.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH the vehicle hesitated. The smell of gas was present when parking and a puddle of gas was noticed under the vehicle. An independent repair shop inspected the vehicle and determined the wiring harness of the fuel pump melted and replaced the fuel pump. The dealer was contacted.
I purchase a my 2000 mercedes benz ml320 used with approx. 78k miles. The vehicle now has 105k miles, while driving the vehicle normal, and no off road activity the front brakes would activate causing the vehicle to pull suddenly to the left or right depending on which side had been activated with no input from the driver. The incident would last anywhere from three to five seconds in duration and loss of brake control to the rest of the vehicle.