2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,934miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,934 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.
“While driving 15 MPH the driver suddenly heard a pop and then the driver and passengers seat belts began to retract into the retractor. The consumer also started to smell gas. All four of the vehicle occupied seat belts became tight and the sirs light illuminated. The dealer replaced the driver and front passenger seat belts along with both rear seat belt assemblies. The sirs control module was also replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10019738, filed 2003-06, 44,934 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10033607Jan 1, 2010Mercedes benz: check for installation of spacer between brake and fuel line, install if necessary. The spacer between the brake line and fuel line may not have been installed…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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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