2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,539miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 3% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,539 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.
“After warranty expired4 years ago within 2-6 months, and up to 40,539 miles the following repairs were necessary in a mercedes ml 320: brake stop lamp switch assembly, latching mechanism rt. Front door, oxygen sensor, -power steering rack and two tie rodsfrom 2/17/04 to 6/18/04.”
NHTSA complaint #10079089, filed 2004-06, 40,539 miles“The seat belt system did not work properly. Dealer has inspected, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. . The sun roof blew off the vehicle, the ABS failed, the door locks, handles and side mirrors were also inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #10022897, filed 2003-07, 23,000 miles“Oil consumption problem. Oil light keeps coming on between 200-600 miles of driving. Transmission is failing and engine needs to be replaced. Very poor.”
NHTSA complaint #10159163, filed 2006-06, 60,000 miles“2000 mercedes benz ML320. Consumer writes in regards to cracked exhaust system and cracked catalytic converter. The consumer stated the vehicle was visually inspected and documented that recall repair was completed. No repairs were made.”
NHTSA complaint #10959429, filed 2017-07Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320
45 complaintsBrakes
34 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 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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