2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 11% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 2 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 ML430. While coming to a stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and it crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10694449, filed 2015-03, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ML430. The contact stated that the air bag and the supplemental restraining system warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the air bag sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10478630, filed 2012-10, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ML430. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into three other vehicles. The contact was depressing the brake but the vehicle would not stop. The air bags deployed causing injuries to the contact's chest, arms and head. The contact was taken to the hospital and the police were notified. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10463425, filed 2012-06, 121,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430
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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