2000 Mercedes Benz ML320

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2000 Mercedes Benz ML320
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:17.264Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2000: 166 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1998	133
1999	125
2000	166
2001	136
2002	88
2003	22
2005	5
2006	1
2007	16
2008	21
2009	28

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING 29%

29% of complaints: steering — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

CRASH INJURY

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AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR TEN MINUTES, IT WAS PARKED AND ENGINE SECURED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART VEHICLE, STARTER ENGAGED BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. STARTER CONTINUED TO RUN FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE SECONDS AFTER RELEASING THE KEY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120322

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TAKATA RECALL I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 MERCEDES ML 320. MY AC STOPPED WORKING AND TOOK IT TO A MERCEDES CERTIFIED MECHANIC. TOLD ME IT WAS A PRESSURE SENSOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180712

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE TO ASSIST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120320

THE BATTERY FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. A "GROUP 49" BATTERY IS SPECIFIED BY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER'S CATALOG. A GROUP 49 BATTERY WAS PURCHASED, BUT DID NOT FIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120404

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 9%

9% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 15 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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AS I NOTICED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS THEY ALL FOCUS IN THE POWER STEERING ISSUES, FUEL / OIL LEAKS AND LOSS, ESP OPTION , ELECTRICAL MAIL FUNCTIONS THAT RELATE WITH THE ECU, PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191210

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20030213 — PE (closed 20030404)

POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

I 20070201 — PE (closed 20070711)

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION

I 20101221 — PE (closed 20110504)

Brake lamp switch failure.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz ML320 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for steering issues (48 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (36 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (30 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320 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 ML320?

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

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320 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.