MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz 320

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2000 Mercedes Benz 320
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:14.775Z

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1994: 49 complaints 1994 1995: 29 complaints 1996: 14 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 30 complaints 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002
2000: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
199449
199529
199614
199719
199839
199930
200017
200117
200211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

5 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing starter assembly and module.

FIRE INJURY
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WE BOUGHT OUR ML 320 NEW. I HAVE HAD IT FOR 13 YEARS. NO ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. A WEEK AGO I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT & SMOKE FILLED THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. WITHIN MINUTES MY CAR WAS ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130828

STEERING

4 of 17 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and hydraulic power assist system.

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WHILE DRIVING ALONG THE MAIN STREET SUDDENLY THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN. PULLED OVER AND HAD CAR TOWED BACK TO THE HOUSE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140327

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER HAD STEERING BOX REPLACED. AND ALSO BUSHING IN THE STEERING BOX HAS BEEN REPLACED. WHEN MAKING A TURN STEERING WILL MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010919

AIR BAGS

3 of 17 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
VISIBILITY

2 of 17 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.

CRASH
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NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH 2000 MERCEDES BENZ...REAR GLASS EXPLODED AND CONCERNS ABOUT BRAKE EQUIPMENT. *MR THE BRAKES DIDN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE PEDAL FELT SOFT AND IT TOOK EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030625

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz 320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz 320 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz 320?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz 320 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.