2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“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 miles“My 2000 mercedez ml 320 ignition is starting but not fail to start the engine. A computer test conducted shows that the ml320 computer is defected. Prior to this problem, the same vehicle has a hose power steering which I had repaired not knowing that there was a recall on the hose power steering. Please let me know if any recall exist for 2000 mercedez ml 320 reference to the computer. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10217654, filed 2008-02“Vehicle had encountered numerous mechanical and control issues from the outset. Electrical system, fuel pump, accelerator pedal, power steering, windows, and air bag lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10067469, filed 2004-04Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 27% |
| 2001 | 6 | 35% |
| 2000 | 3 | 18% |
| 1999 | 7 | 23% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 16% |
| 1996 | 3 | 21% |
| 1995 | 16 | 55% |
| 1994 | 42 | 86% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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