CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (16 reports).
0Recalls
47Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
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2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430.
Most common 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 problems
Problem areas named in the 47 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
What owners report
Problem is with the BAS/ABS. The problem was confirmed by two (2) separate drivers of the vehicle in question. The problem occurred on 4 or 5 separate occasions, all within the last 120 days. The BAS/ABS light on the dashboard indicated random conditions (off when first starting the engine, then on after approximately 1 to 2 minutes). Regardless of the BAS/ABS light status the vehicle appeared to be operating normally. Then suddenly without warning the brakes jammed on pulling hard to the right, then to the left. The problem occurs randomly at various speeds. Speeds as lows 3 to 5 MPH. Other times at highway speeds often in heavy traffic. On each occasion, cars following behind, and
I have 2000 ML 430. When I drive my car once a while brakes will engage without the warning, no matter how fast or slow I go. It is a very scarry situation.. The shop I went to replaced the ABS module and the problem went away for about 6 months. After that I have experienced one more hard braking but again everything went to "normal". I do take good care of mine old ML 430 and the car is in in excellent condition,, so lack of proper maintenance is not an issue here. No matter what it is, I drive my car with both hands on the steering wheel since. I have posted a thread about this in Facebook and other Mercedes Benz Forums and asked how many others have experienced this brakes locking issu
The contact owned a 2000 Mercedes Benz ML430. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the ABS light had illuminated and smoke was present coming from the steering column. Moments later flames were present coming from under the hood and the subframe of the vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and the local fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed and later towed away. A police report was filed at the scene. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 135,000. The VIN was not available.
SRS LIGHT ON
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MILES PER HOUR ON EXPRESSWAY, CAR SUDDENLY BRAKED ON ONLY THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. BRAKING WAS A SEVERE PUMPING THAT LASTED ABOUT 2 SECONDS. WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ONTO AN EXIT RAMP WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS NOT HEAVY AND CARS BEHIND ME WERE ABLE TO AVOID HITTING ME AS THE CAR BUCKED AND I MOVED TO THE SIDE OF TH ROAD ONTO AN EXIT RAMP. I STOPPED TO SEE WHAT MAY HAVE HAPPENED. NOTING NOTHING RELATED TO THE LEFT RONT WHEEL, I EXITED THE EXIT RAMP AND PROCEEDED DOWN A SIDE STREET AT AB OUT 35 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BRAKED AGAIN. I TURNED OFF THE ESP ELECTRONIC STABILITY FUNCTION AND PROCEEDED SLOWLY DOWN TH
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 questions
Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430?
Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (16), Vehicle Speed Control (7), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 has been fixed?
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