2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles.
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.
“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 miles“Consumer is having problems with steering. Has taken vehicle to dealer, and dealer had steering box replaced. And also bushing in the steering box has been replaced. When making a turn steering will make a loud grinding noise.”
NHTSA complaint #896493, filed 2001-09“Dt: the contact stated that 2000 mercedes benz ml 320 received recall 03v121000/ manufacturer's recall mb 2003-040005, and was having a problem with dealership. The recall is on NHTSA # 03v121000 and mb # 2003-040005 the dealership was telling her that they could not get the parts for recall repairs, and they did not know how long it will take to get them. The contact has been waiting on parts for two weeks. The dealership will not take the contact's telephone calls. The contact called numerous times, and the salesman will not respond. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139548, filed 2005-10“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 2004-04Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
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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