2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
1
1fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1
Total complaints25

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving along the main street suddenly the steering became extremely stiff and the vehicle would not turn. Pulled over and had car towed back to the house. *tr”

STEERING · reported 2014-03-27

“We bought our ml 320 new. I have had it for 13 years. No engine or transmission problems. A week ago I was at a stop light & smoke filled the interior of the car. Within minutes my car was on fire. The interior was in flames & the henderson fire department had to put out the fire. My car was…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-08-21

“Srs light stays on , defective air bag. *tr”

AIR BAGS · reported 2009-06-12

“In november 2008 I heard a bang and my front end dropped, I pulled over and drove home slowly and then heard another bang as I pulled into drive way. The two front perches that hold the springs in place failed due to mfg defect. I did research on internet and has been happening to e320 since 1999.…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2008-11-18

“I was driving at about 60 mph when the cars brake system went on with any command. The yaw sensor on the brakes system are defective and the manufacture should replace them. I almost got into any accident. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC · reported 2008-07-17

“My 2000 mercedez ml 320 ignition is starting but not fail to start the engine. A computer test conducted shows that the ml320 computer is defected. Prior to this problem, the same vehicle has a hose power steering which I had repaired not knowing that there was a recall on the hose power steering.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE · reported 2008-02-07

“My 2000 mercedez ml 320 ignition is starting but not fail to start the engine. A computer test conducted shows that the ml320 computer is defected. Prior to this problem, the same vehicle has a hose power steering which I had repaired not knowing that there was a recall on the hose power steering.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · reported 2008-02-07

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 clk 320 mercedes benz. While driving at 30mph the contact stated that she has a vaccum leak in the brake line, which caused brake failure. There were no warning indicator lights present. The contact stated that she was now afraid to drive the vehicle due to the safety…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2007-01-20
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.