MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz E320

▲ Better than typical
2000 Mercedes Benz E320
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:09.473Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2006: 41 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009
2000: 44 complaints
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YearComplaints
199411
199596
199645
199763
199837
199983
200044
200138
200223
2003214
2004203
2005231
200641
200717
200810
20098

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 30%

30% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MY HUSBAND I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND I-99 AT A SPEED OF 65 WE BOTH HAD OUR SEATBELT ON AND AT 11.20AM MERCEDES SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ACCIDENT..

NHTSA ODI report, 20181208

MY HUSBAND DRIVING ON 99 FREEWAY GOING SOUTH BOUND AT 11:20AM SIDE PASSAGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT WITH ANY CAR I WAS IN PASSAGER SIT AIRBAG INJURED ME BLOWING UP IN MY FACE MY FACE IS BRUISE, INJURED MY HEAD AND RIGHT SIDE OF MY BODU

NHTSA ODI report, 20181204

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE CRASHED AGAINST ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131118

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
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MY MINT CONDITION W210 '00 E320 MERCEDES CAUGHT FIRE LAST WEEK WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER HIGH RISE OFFICE GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140905

Also filed under ENGINE

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and driveshaft.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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i got abs warning on the dash board, anti lock brake warning, sbc warnings, brake shop warnings...messages, brake pedal travels to the floor,. not stopping the car at the least.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250130

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz E320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2001 ▲ 2006

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 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.