2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise controlCovers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1999–2003
Reported issue: Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 1999-2002 m-class and model year 2000-2003 m-class amg vehicles. The cruise control system in the affected vehicles allows the driver to disengage the system in a number of ways, including tapping the brake pedal, using the cruise control stalk, or braking the vehicle enough to reach a certain rate of deceleration. Mercedes-benz has determined that under certain…
Possible consequence: Difficulty or delay in disengaging cruise control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began during october 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connectionsCovers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998–2004
Reported issue: Mercedes-benz is recalling 125,228 my 1998-2004 m-class vehicles. The hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.
Possible consequence: The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump. This could result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Remedy: An earlier recall repair performed on these vehicles may not be sufficient to prevent a future leakage or failure of the power steering hose connection (please see 03v121). Since it is not possible through inspection to identify specific vehicles that may not have been properly repaired, all vehicles repaired prior…
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connectionsCovers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998–2003
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.
Possible consequence: The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new hose clamp on the power steering hose to the power steering cooler. During clamp replacement, the power steering cooling hose will be inspected and replaced as necessary. Owner notification began june 16, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
- Seat beltsCovers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt anchor in the rear folding middle seating position may have been manufactured with out-of-tolerance hardware.
Possible consequence: If this is the case, the seat belt anchor may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Remedy: Dealers will install an additional rear middle seat belt anchor plate.
- Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devicesCovers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." an audible seat belt buzzer warning sounds for approximately two seconds when the vehicle ignition is turned to the on or start position and the driver seat belt is fastened. This buzzer activation exceeds the limitations set forth in the standard.
Possible consequence: Drivers may become confused regarding the purpose of the chime.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the seat belt warning chime system.
NHTSA investigations
- PE10050Brake lamp switch failure.Closed · Dec 21, 2010
- EA08009Brake line chafeClosed · Apr 28, 2008
- RQ08002Power steering hose leakClosed · Mar 11, 2008
- PE07007Electronic stability control malfunctionClosed · Feb 1, 2007
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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.