2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 1% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ML320. The contact tried to remove one of the rear seats in the vehicle and noticed that two of the bolts rotated and would not release. The failure confirmed that the bolts were improperly welded. He has not taken the vehicle to the dealer but the manufacturer instructed him to take it to a dealer. The vehicle has not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 64,000. Updated 03/09/10 updated 04/29/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10305232, filed 2010-02, 64,000 miles“Vehicle was always being serviced and the air bags failed to deploy in a severe accident. The consumer was struck by another driver and caused damage on both sides of the vehicle. Both sides of the doors were smashed and there was extensive damage in the passenger's cabin. …”
NHTSA complaint #10065115, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease 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…
- 10034608Feb 5, 2010Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. A warning message about locking the 3rd seat…
Seats: 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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