2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,765miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 4% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,765 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.
“Vehicle was parked when consumer noticed oil on the ground. Vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to mercedes. Engine cut completely off twice. All the tires and hub caps are black from the brake fluid splattering. The sunroof makes a lot of noise while driving especially while on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10029773, filed 2003-07, 25,000 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“Intermittently in cold temperatures when the defroster system is engaged it will disengage for a few seconds, then come back on. This reduces the driver's visibility and could cause an accident. Defroster system continuously does this until vehicle is turned off. This occurred on 3 separate occasions. Dealership serviced vehicle and replaced parts, but the problem still persists. In addition, consumer experienced fuel tank gauge shows only 3/4 full. Dealer stated that internal electrical fault in the fuel sending unit. Fuel sending unit replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10056095, filed 2004-01, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320. When the contact attempted to roll down both passenger side windows, they failed to roll down. The headlights and instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The ABS, brake failure switch, and esp warning lights illuminated. When using the power steering to attempt to turn the vehicle, the warning light illuminated, indicating a malfunction of the power steering. The vehicle hesitated before completing the turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10839162, filed 2016-03, 200,000 miles“This vehicle has had severe maunfactruing defects in the enite srs ( safety restraint system). These defects are on-going. To date, the manufactruer has not complied with 2 wrtten requets via certified mail to replace the vehilce or to refund the purchase price. A friend who purchased an s-class car the same week has has similar problems with the srs system of his mercedes.”
NHTSA complaint #727327, filed 2000-08Related 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…
- 10167577Jul 23, 2013Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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