2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 Problems
- Complaints
- 44filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 155,000miles, 31 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320. The part named most often is air bags, with 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system (8) and transmission and drivetrain (7). 31 of the complaints include a mileage, and 6% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 155,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 24 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Air bags12 27%
- Electrical system8 18%
- Brakes6 14%
- Suspension5 11%
- Engine cooling4 9.1%
- Exterior lighting4 9.1%
- Fuel system4 9.1%
- Body and structure3 6.8%
Also reported: Tires (3), Vehicle speed control (3), Electronic stability control (2), Engine (2), Equipment (2), Steering (2), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “My husband driving on 99 freeway going south bound at 11:20am side passager airbag deployed without any impact with any car I was in passager sit airbag injured me blowing up in my face my face is bruise, injured my head and right side of my bodu”
NHTSA complaint #11155822, filed 2018-12, 280,000 milesElectrical system: “On july 5th on a busy city street in charlotte nc the brakes suddenly locked and brought the car to a stop. The cars behind me were able to avoid a rear end accident. There were no warning lights on at the time but once the brakes locked the bas/esp lights appeared. I got off of the street and turned the car off and on the restart all lights went off. Tried to drive the car home but within one mile the same thing happened again. I was scared to drive it so I had to be towed.”
NHTSA complaint #10524239, filed 2013-07, 85,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Driving normally at 40 MPH when the car gave out a loud grinding noise, and started to slow down on its own. Car stopped in the middle of a busy road and needed to be towed for service. A new front driveshaft was needed .”
NHTSA complaint #10713731, filed 2015-04, 230,525 milesBrakes: “The idiot light messages came on as follows: brake assist, esp, visit workshop followed by: elect. Stabil. Prog., esp, visit workshop. These messages then went away, but returned several days later. No issues could be determined as to what could be wrong. This pattern re-occurred over a couple of days. Is there a recall or a service bulletin related to this make, year, and model, related to the message that comes up periodically?”
NHTSA complaint #10490686, filed 2013-01, 147,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
6% of the 31 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 85,000 and 189,300 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E320 RWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| E320 (Wagon) RWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| E320 4Matic 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| E320 4Matic (Wagon) 4WD/AWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 24 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor…
- 11008091Sep 28, 2024Electrical system. Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes…
- 11007974Sep 21, 2024Exterior lighting. Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging…
- 11007753Sep 10, 2024Exterior lighting. Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical…
- 11005294Jul 23, 2024Exterior lighting. Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any technical…
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Seats. Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged between the seat…
- 10186141Dec 10, 2020Electrical system. NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
- 10186142Dec 9, 2020Electrical system. Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020Electronic stability control, Brakes. If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
- 10181124Sep 30, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E320
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 62,209 | 3 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 10 | 120,000 | 3 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 17 | 85,551 | 4 | — | 26 | — | Falling |
| 2006 | 41 | 91,468 | 4 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 231 | 85,500 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 203 | 96,500 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 214 | 99,850 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 23 | 85,992 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2001 | 38 | 89,500 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 44 | 155,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 83 | 85,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 37 | 99,900 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 63 | 115,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 45 | 110,000 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 96 | 107,500 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 11 | 146,754 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz E320 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 have?
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system with 8.
Has the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 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.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 get?
The EPA rates the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 (E320, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 reported?
Among the 31 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 155,000 miles and the middle half falls between 85,000 and 189,300 miles; 6% 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.