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2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 engine and engine cooling problems

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML32016% of all complaints for this model year.

27
Engine and Engine Cooling complaints
16%
share of all complaints
60,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
2 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 2000 mercedes benz ml320. Consumer writes in regards to cracked exhaust system and cracked catalytic converter. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was visually inspected and documented that recall repair was completed. No repairs were made. *js

    filed Jul 20, 2017

  • After driving vehicle for ten minutes, it was parked and engine secured. When trying to restart vehicle, starter engaged but engine would not turn over. Starter continued to run for approximately five seconds after releasing the key. Independent mechanic told me to let the vehicle rest for fifteen…

    filed Mar 22, 2012

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other ML320 years

YearReportsShare
2009 ML320414%
2008 ML320210%
2002 ML32056%
2001 ML32032%
1999 ML3203528%
1998 ML3203123%
ML320 engine and engine cooling problems by year →

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.