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2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
29%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
82,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 2002-09

“The contact owns a 2000 clk 320 mercedes benz. While driving at 30mph the contact stated that she has a vaccum leak in the brake line, which caused brake failure. There were no warning indicator lights present. The contact stated that she was now afraid to drive the vehicle due to the safety risk involved.”

NHTSA complaint #10179347, filed 2007-01, 82,000 miles

“Numerous problems with 2000 mercedes benz...rear glass exploded and concerns about brake equipment. The brakes didn't function properly. The pedal felt soft and it took excessive effort to stop the vehicle. While the consumer's daughter was driving the vehicle, the rear glass implolded while driving on the freeway. After the vehicle was picked up from the window repair, it imploded again. The consumer requested a refund of purchase or a replacement. . The consumer was rear ended, however did not state in defects.”

NHTSA complaint #10022740, filed 2003-06

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001212%
2000529%
1999310%
1998410%
199715%
199617%
199513%

Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320

Steering
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology