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Mercedes-benz ML320 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Mercedes-benz ML320: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

166Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
0Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
32Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

No recall campaigns cover this model year.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE03006Opened February 13, 2003 - Closed April 4, 2003

POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 03V121000.

PE03006Opened February 13, 2003 - Closed April 4, 2003

POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 03V121000.

PE03058Opened December 17, 2003 - Closed April 22, 2004

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07007Opened February 1, 2007 - Closed July 11, 2007

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10050Opened December 21, 2010 - Closed May 4, 2011

Brake lamp switch failure.. Resulted in recall campaign 11V208000.

PE10050Opened December 21, 2010 - Closed May 4, 2011

Brake lamp switch failure.. Resulted in recall campaign 11V208000.

PE10050Opened December 21, 2010 - Closed May 4, 2011

Brake lamp switch failure.. Resulted in recall campaign 11V208000.

PE10050Opened December 21, 2010 - Closed May 4, 2011

Brake lamp switch failure.. Resulted in recall campaign 11V208000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200011
20015
200213
200333
200410
200511
200613
20072
20089
20095
201012
20118
20125
20138
20156
20163
20171
20183
20192
20204
20232
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.