2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 problems
NHTSA has received 69 complaints about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430, and 23% of them involve steering. Next are brakes (19%) and cruise control (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 23% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 120,000 miles 51 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 | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 120,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 83,000 miles (13 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 3 complaints mention a fire; 4 injuries reported.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml430. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the cruise control was stuck and would not decelerate. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a pole. A police report was file and she sustained a concussion and minor bruising. The vehicle was taken to a local shop who was not able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml430. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into three other vehicles. The contact was depressing the brake but the vehicle would not stop. The air bags deployed causing injuries to the contact's chest, arms and head. The contact was taken to the hospital and the police were notified. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml430. While the contact was driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle stopped abruptly without applying pressure to the brake pedal. Immediately, the "brake assistance system electronic stability" and "electronic system program" warning light indicators illuminated. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to locate a problem.
On 3 seperate occasions, while driving mercedes benz ml430, at either slow speed or 50+ MPH, brakes automatically stop the car and skid the tires. I have almost been hit by 5 cars at one time because I was unable to move. Today, 8/15/16, while traveling at a speed of 25 MPH, it happened again. Its a very scary situation, especially when you have a baby in your back seat. The chances of getting rear ended or hit by traffic is a huge concern. Why has there not been a recall on this?!?!