2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My ml 320 year 2000 mercedes-benz stopped suddenly while I was going 30 miles and hour. No sign of any problem (than engine stalled). This is scary and must be investigated. I almost hit a car. It did not start for 20 minutes and then it started. It will crank-start for 20 seconds and engine will…”
filed Aug 14, 2011
“I have a 2000 mercedes benz ml320 suv. This vehicle shifts automatically from drive to first gear when going at lawful high speed and sometimes low speeds, dangerously slowing the vehicle putting my family's lives and other drivers in peril on the road. The above incident occurred eight times…”
filed Aug 26, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-071658 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 30, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI27.50-P-049281 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 22, 2020
Power Train problems in other ML320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 ML320 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 ML320 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 ML320 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 ML320 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 ML320 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 ML320 | 19 | 15% |
| 1998 ML320 | 10 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.