MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz S Class

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2000 Mercedes Benz S Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:35:08.176Z

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

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz S Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaints 2012
2000: 81 complaints
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YearComplaints
199412
199527
19966
19972
19982
19999
200081
200136
200248
200328
200415
20052
20092
20121

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

INTERIOR LIGHTING 21%

21% of complaints: interior lighting — 17 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE OVER 50MPH IT SWAYS UP AND DOWN, AND ALSO SIDEWAYS. THIS IS DUE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000202

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000522 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN INTERNAL DEFECT IN THE CIRCUITRY OF THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR, THE REGULATOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR.

Campaign 00V141000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030214 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE STATIC BUILD-UP IN THE TRUNK FLOOR MATS CAN CAUSE A STATIC DISCHARGE WHEN INDIVIDUALS MOVE OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STATIC INSULATION PANEL BETWEEN THE CARPET AND THE VEHICLE BATTERY WHICH WILL PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEI

Campaign 02V338000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

R 20041018 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER, THE SIZE OF THE ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR OF THE HOLDER MAY BE BELOW APPROPRIATE TOLERANCES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 04V227000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20051110 — PE (closed 20060208)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE

R 20060929 — interior lighting

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULES. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES. PHASE I WAS MAILED OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 7,500 OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. PHASE II AND PHASE III IS SC

Campaign 06V028000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070702 — engine and engine cooling, suspension

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 07V263000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070814 — PE (closed 20071120)

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz S Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for interior lighting issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V141000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V338000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V227000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V028000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V263000 (engine and engine cooling, suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class 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 S Class?

The most-reported component is electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.