2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 vs 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 | 2000 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 47 | 379 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 73 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 106,500 mi | 145,280 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz ML430 | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 255 |
| Suspension | 2 | 97 |
| Power Train | 2 | 32 |
| Steering | 14 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 275 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430
2000 Toyota 4RUNNER
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.