2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 16%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320, 16% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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.
“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 miles“On turning the key in the ignition with foot on brake pedal, car started, immediately red-lined, and started shaking as the RPM limiter kicked in. The brake pedal was depressed, not the accelerator. Removed foot from brake and visually confirmed correct foot placement before reapplying pressure to the brake pedal. During removal of foot from brake pedal to visually confirm, car continued to redline. Turned engine off via key within 5-10 seconds of occurrence. Verified that floor mat was not between the floor and the accelerator. Engine restarted without incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319034, filed 2010-03, 43,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz E320. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard a noise underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the driveshaft of the vehicle fractured. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the side curtain air bag, but the air bag failed to deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 163,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10782299, filed 2015-10, 163,000 miles“The contact stated when it rained water got inside the vehicle. It was taken to an independent repair shop where they applied a sealant to the side panel of the passenger's door. This r did not solve the problem. While being inspected by the repair shop a leak in the transfer case was discovered. No repairs have been made.”
NHTSA complaint #10146205, filed 2005-12, 63,000 miles“2000 mercedes benz e-320. Consumer writes in regards to mechanical malfunction caused the deployment of air bags. The consumer stated the drive shaft dropped from the vehicle and the vehicle lost power. When the state trooper arrived on the scene, he noticed the vehicle had lost all of its transmission fluid. The consumer was informed it was likely the drive shaft hit a transmission line and caused it to rupture. The insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss, as it was not worth the expense of fixing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609375, filed 2014-07Related service bulletins
- 10181124Sep 30, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- 10181123Sep 22, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 29% |
| 2005 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 6 | 16% |
| 2000 | 7 | 16% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320
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.
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