CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (8 reports).
2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls
Most common 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 6 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAR JERKED VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT AS OFF THE FROM RIGHT BRAKE WAS BEING APPLIED ON ITS OWN. TURNED THE ESP (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) OFF AND PROCEEDED AND THE EVENT HAPPENED AGAIN, CAR JERKED TO LEFT AND HEADED TO DITCH BUT WAS ABLE TO OVERCOME WITH STEERING WHEEL. IT APPEARS A CAR SYSTEM FAILED CRASH RATHER THAN FAIL SAFE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL IN ACTIVATION. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. SUDDENLY THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN INTO PARK, WHICH BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE CONTACT RESUMED IN OPERATION WITH CAUTION. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V208000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL). THE RECALL PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REMEDY REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE
WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 ML320 MERCEDES, THE CAR SUDDENLY APPLIES BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE BAS/ESP WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION AND SOMEONE SHOULD MAKE MERCEDES ADDRESS THIS DEFECT IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED! IF YOU DO A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT WILL AMAZE YOU HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS HORRIFYING ORDEAL. PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE MY COMPLAINT. *TR
I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML 430 AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS BEING DISPLAYED IT ABRUPTLY STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD NOT BEEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE THEN SKIDDED, STOPPED, SKIDDED AGAIN AND STOPPED. THIS WENT ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 45-60 SECONDS THEN THE BAS ESP MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHILE THE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND HAVE ALMOST BEEN INVOLVED IN THREE ACCIDENTS WHICH ALL COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE STOPS COMPLETELY, IT DOES NOT SLOW DOWN THEN STOP, IT STOPS. I WAS ADVISED TO CHANGE THE TIRES AND HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED. I DID BUT THE
THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CAN TAKE OVER THROTTLE AND BRAKING. VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY BRAKES TO VARIOUS WHEELS. IT WILL PITCH THE CAR LEFT OR RIGHT AND REQUIRE DRIVER TO COUNTER STEER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THERE IS NO WARNING ON WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT OR CAUSE VEHICLE TO SPIN. MERCEDES DEALER SERVICE MANAGER ADVISE ME IT IS A FAULTY SENSOR AND IT IS REPLACE AT OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $600. I COMPLAINT THAT IT IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. SERVICE ADVISOR SIMPLY REPLIED " YES IT IS, YOU SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR. " *TR
2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class questions
Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections; Seat Belts; Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.