MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz ML430

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2000 Mercedes Benz ML430
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:39:03.228Z

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
47
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1999: 44 complaints 1999 2000: 47 complaints 2000 47 2001: 44 complaints 2001
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1999: 44 complaints 1999 2000: 47 complaints 2000 47 2001: 44 complaints 2001
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1999: 44 complaints 1999 2000: 47 complaints 2000 47 2001: 44 complaints 2001

2000: 47 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19901
199944
200047
200144

Known problem areas

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

Steering

34% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and power steering fluid.

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Power steering oil leakage resulting in heavy steering and difficulty turning corners

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-22

Service brakes

26% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

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While driving at 60 miles per hour on expressway, car suddenly braked on only the left front wheel. Braking was a severe pumping that lasted about 2 seconds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-17

Vehicle speed control

15% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz ML430. While coming to a stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and it crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-16

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-28

Also filed under Air bags

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-07-21

Electronic stability control (esc)

13% · 6 reports

Air bags

11% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-12-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-22 Engine crankshaft pulley failure
  2. I
    2007-02-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-07-11 Electronic stability control malfunction
  3. I
    2008-04-28Engineering analysisClosed 2009-12-16 Brake line chafe
  4. I
    2010-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-05-04 Brake lamp switch failure.

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Mercedes Benz ML430 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz ML430 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 ML430?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz ML430 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.