MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz S Class

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2000 Mercedes Benz S Class
RENDERED 2026-10-31T19:10:14.291Z

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
81
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 81 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 81 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint 2012
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 81 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint 2012

2000: 81 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199412
199527
19966
19972
19982
19999
200081
200136
200248
200328
200415
20052
20092
20121

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

41% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

Suspension

33% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing air suspension system and rear.

FIRE
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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-02

Interior lighting

21% · 17 reports

Equipment

5% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing air conditioner and electrical.

FIRE

Visibility

5% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing fan/motor and windshield.

FIRE

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-05-22Equipment00V141000 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.

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  2. R
    2003-02-14Electrical system02V338000 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…

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  3. I
    2003-12-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-22 Engine crankshaft pulley failure
  4. R
    2004-10-18Electrical system04V227000 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.

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  5. I
    2005-11-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-02-08 Instrument cluster failure
  6. R
    2006-09-29Interior lighting06V028000 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…

    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…

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  7. R
    2007-07-02Engine and engine cooling, suspension07V263000 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…

    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.

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  8. I
    2007-08-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-11-20 Air suspension system failure

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Mercedes Benz S Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Interior lighting: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V141000 · Equipment
  • Recall 02V338000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 04V227000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 06V028000 · Interior lighting
  • Recall 07V263000 · Engine and engine cooling, suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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, accounting for 41% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.