2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year.
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.
“In july 2001 transmission pan gasket was leaking and had to be replaced. At this time transmission is leaking again, dealer determined that pump has to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8007608, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10181124Sep 30, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- 10181123Sep 22, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
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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