2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,770miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 5% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,770 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.
“On april 21, 2016 we purchased two used tires from a local company called tire tracks for our son's car. They were general tires called grabbers , p255/65r16. The rear tires were moved to the front and the tires that we purchased were put on the rear of the vehicle. A courtesy inspection was performed. On may 12, 2016 our son had a left rear blowout as he was exiting I-49 south. He was not injured but there was damage to his car where the steel belt had repeatedly hit his car until he could pull over safely. The company replaced the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10877132, filed 2016-06, 155,000 miles“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“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
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10033074May 1, 2013Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or…
- 10028664Jan 12, 2009Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of…
- 10025647Mar 7, 2008Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles.
Body and structure: 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 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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