2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	19	2	1	3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections	19	1	1	1
Electronic Stability Control Esc	15	0	0	1
Service Brakes	15	0	0	0
Air Bags	11	3	0	5
Electrical System	11	1	2	2
Service Brakes Hydraulic	11	1	0	2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission	10	1	0	1
Vehicle Speed Control	9	3	0	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	8	1	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingengine	8	1	0	2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor	6	0	0	1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System	5	1	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline	4	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump	4	0	0	0
Structure	4	1	0	2
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly	4	0	0	1
Electrical Systemignition	3	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery	3	0	0	0
Fuel System Other	3	1	0	0
Latcheslockslinkages	3	0	0	0
Structurebodydoor	3	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	3	0	0	0
Air Bagsfrontal	2	1	0	1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch	2	0	0	0
Engine	2	0	0	0
Exterior Lighting	2	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasoline	2	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly	2	0	1	1
Fuelpropulsion System	2	0	0	1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch	2	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp	2	0	0	0
Steeringrack And Pinion	2	0	0	0
Suspensionfront	2	0	0	0
Wheels	2	0	0	0
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds	2	1	0	2
Air Bagssidewindow	1	1	0	2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel	1	0	0	0
Electrical Systemwiring	1	0	0	0
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood	1	0	1	0
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash	1	0	0	0
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc	1	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System	1	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan	1	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control	1	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe	1	0	0	0
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater	1	0	0	0
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights	1	0	0	0
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch	1	0	0	0
Exterior Lightingheadlights	1	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings	1	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail	1	0	0	0
Fuel System Otherdelivery	1	1	0	0
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System	1	1	0	2
Interior Lighting	1	0	0	0
Parking Brakeconventional	1	0	0	0
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm	1	0	0	0
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive	1	0	0	0
Seat Belts	1	0	0	0
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage	1	0	0	0
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly	1	0	0	0
Seats	1	1	0	2
Seatsmidrear Assembly	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components	1	1	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings	1	0	0	0
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device	1	0	0	0
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid	1	0	0	0
Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System	1	0	0	1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly	1	0	0	0
Structurebody	1	0	0	0
Suspension	1	1	0	2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing	1	0	0	0
Suspensionrearsprings	1	0	0	0
Tires	1	1	0	2
Tiressidewall	1	0	0	0
Tirestreadbelt	1	0	0	0
Visibility	1	0	0	0
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System	1	0	0	0
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls	1	0	0	0
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior	1	0	0	0
Wheelshub	1	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#11521278 | SERVICE BRAKES | May 10, 2023 | N/A miles

I was driving full freeway speed when the brake assist system suddenly engaged which slammed on my brakes immediately and sent me skidding all over the freeway trying to maintain control of the vehicle and not crash into anything. All the while the cars behind me had to veer out of the way. Several accidents were almost caused by this incident. This safety feature is now a safety hazard. This should never ever happen. This I'd comparable to an airbag suddenly deploying while driving. An absolutely terrifying experience. The bas fct light came on which is how I learned of the brake assist system. This problem is repeatable because it happened 2 more times as I had to get my vehicle home but luckily I didn't date take the freeway again. Problem just started 5/7/23 without any warning at all.

#11515596 | SERVICE BRAKES | April 5, 2023 | N/A miles

Hard braking suddenly activated without driver input, smoke coming from front wheels. YAW SENSOR malfunction indicated by OBD scanner (checked after incident)

#11373106 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | November 5, 2020 | 220,000 miles

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM THE AUCTION IN ALGONA NAMED WHITEY'S PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION AND THAT VERY DAY I HAD TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN BECAUSE THERE WAS A LEAK AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. I'VE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND IT CONTINUES TO LEAK. I GOT ON THE INTERNET AND STARTED TO RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL.

#11373106 | STEERING | November 5, 2020 | 220,000 miles

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM THE AUCTION IN ALGONA NAMED WHITEY'S PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION AND THAT VERY DAY I HAD TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN BECAUSE THERE WAS A LEAK AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. I'VE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND IT CONTINUES TO LEAK. I GOT ON THE INTERNET AND STARTED TO RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL.

#11339320 | STEERING | July 14, 2020 | 219,444 miles

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN. OVER HEATS AND WILL NOT KEEP COOLINAT DOWN

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Safety Rating for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ ML320

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1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 164 complaints
2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 (current)
2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 195 complaints
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 139 complaints
2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 31 complaints
2005 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 6 complaints

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