2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by steering (4) and air bags (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 92,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes5 29%
- Steering4 24%
- Air bags3 18%
- Electrical system3 18%
- Engine cooling1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
- Seats1 5.9%
- Suspension1 5.9%
- Tires1 5.9%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “My wife was pulling out of a parking lot and was unable to turn the steering wheel and the car was making a noise. The car had suddenly leaked its power steering fluid! Thank god it happened in a parking lot versus on some winding road. We had the car towed to fletcher jones and ken denault, a service specialist, called to confirm they had the car. My wife took the call and told him that all the power steering fluid had run out of the car. His reply was that he had seen this before, if a clamp on the hose comes loose then the fluid could leak out . …”
NHTSA complaint #767855, filed 2002-09Steering: “While driving along the main street suddenly the steering became extremely stiff and the vehicle would not turn. Pulled over and had car towed back to the house.”
NHTSA complaint #10575096, filed 2014-03, 145,000 milesAir bags: “Consumer 's vehicle was involved in a crash. Upon impact the air bags failed to deploy. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who sent out a team of technicians to investigate the crash, and they concluded that the vehicle was not hit in the right spot. Thus, not allowing the air bags to deploy as designed.”
NHTSA complaint #10099524, filed 2004-11, 55,000 milesElectrical system: “We bought our ml 320 new. I have had it for 13 years. No engine or transmission problems. A week ago I was at a stop light & smoke filled the interior of the car. Within minutes my car was on fire. The interior was in flames & the henderson fire department had to put out the fire. My car was burned & couldn't be repaired. I don't know what to do now. I have always loved my ml & was going to purchase another until my car went up in flames last week. I am now hearing stories from other acquaintances that they too experienced an electrical fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10537615, filed 2013-08, 167,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
27% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 46,000 and 145,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 320
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | 47,631 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 17 | 52,737 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 17 | 92,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 30 | 51,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 39 | 104,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 19 | 190,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 14 | 108,921 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 29 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 49 | 136,202 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz 320 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by steering with 4.
Has the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 92,000 miles and the middle half falls between 46,000 and 145,000 miles; 27% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.