2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ML430. Approximately one month ago, the contact noticed that the rear doors did not open from inside or outside the vehicle. Most states do not want to repair this type of failure due to the air bags in the doors. The dealer stated that this was not a safety issue. It would cost between $300-$500 to remove the doors and inspect the vehicle. The contact believes that this is a huge safety issue because the doors cannot be opened in the event of an emergency. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10273130, filed 2009-06, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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…
- 10025647Mar 7, 2008Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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