2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 49 complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was always being serviced and the air bags failed to deploy in a severe accident. The consumer was struck by another driver and caused damage on both sides of the vehicle. Both sides of the doors were smashed and there was extensive damage in the passenger's cabin. Other problems are as followed: the engine light was on, engine low level oil light had come on, when the right front and left rear windows were erratic when going down, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the rear cargo accessory plug was…
Loss of power steering while driving. Vehicle nearly impossible to maneuver at slower speeds. Cause: hose came off power steering system and fluid was lost.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints