2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 20%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,080miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 20% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,080 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving truck at highway, when brakes activated by itself, ABS, traction light, brake lamp and hazards flashed. Had to immediately move to side of road, while brakes where activating. Felt as if ABS was activating as if I was sliding on and icy road. Had to have vehicle towed as I was not able to move more that 5 feet”
NHTSA complaint #10744220, filed 2015-07, 160,020 miles“Brake line rusted and brakes failed completely suddenly when my mechanic was moving auto from his garage after servicing my transmission I probably would have been in a serious accident had I picked up my car without that happening to him never expected a brake line to rust and cause brakes to suddenly be gone I am so worried another car will cause deaths if this defect is not known to owner”
NHTSA complaint #10723147, filed 2015-06, 16,000 miles“My 200 ML320 (with +75000 miles) has an intermittent bas/esp warning light come on for about 6 months now. The mechanic says its some yaw sensor that has failed and that it might pull to one side under braking. I have noticed that sometimes its is hard to brake at speeds above 60 MPH, if I need to make a quick stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10189820, filed 2007-05, 73,000 miles“I was on the freeway, I was using my cruise control (luckily just after heavy traffic hours) just like any other day. A car slowed in front of me, so I went to apply my brakes. As soon as I hit the brake pedal the brakes not only did not disengage the cruise control but the brakes got stiff and would not work no matter how hard I pressed them. At the same time the accelerator was floored and the car was trying to go what seems like 130-140 MPH. It took all my strength to try and keep it at an appropriate speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10545058, filed 2013-09, 185,630 miles“I own a 2000 ML320 mercedes benz. In 4 different events the car applies brakes on tires randomly and the car comes to a stop and pulls and jerks to that side the esp light blink on instrument cluster and bas/esp light comes on. My wife taking the kids to school from stockton to lathrop on I-5 had this problem too and it really scared them luckily the right lane was empty and they managed to somehow pull over. This is a major safety issue that can cause death or serious injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #10354566, filed 2010-09, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10033607Jan 1, 2010Mercedes benz: check for installation of spacer between brake and fuel line, install if necessary. The spacer between the brake line and fuel line may not have been installed…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 19% |
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 25 | 28% |
| 2001 | 48 | 35% |
| 2000 | 34 | 20% |
| 1999 | 11 | 9% |
| 1998 | 16 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320
45 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320
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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