2000 Mercedes-Benz E Class Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz E Class 320 wagon which was purchased used in march 2003. He stated that while driving at speeds of less than 40 MPH, the contact thought he had run over something and there was a violent vibration in the steering wheel. Then, while making a left turn he could heard a grinding and thumping sound coming from under the vehicle. He then noticed the front passenger's side wheel was actually inside the wheel well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298324, filed 2010-01, 130,000 miles“While entering vehicle and starting engine up door is not properly shut. There is no warning light or sound to notify driver or passengers that door or doors are still open. Dealer has been notified; however, unable to solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8015799, filed 2002-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E Class
11 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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