2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 service brakes problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving full freeway speed when the brake assist system suddenly engaged which slammed on my brakes immediately and sent me skidding all over the freeway trying to maintain control of the vehicle and not crash into anything. All the while the cars behind me had to veer out of the way. Several…”
filed May 10, 2023
“Hard braking suddenly activated without driver input, smoke coming from front wheels. YAW SENSOR malfunction indicated by OBD scanner (checked after incident)”
filed Apr 5, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other ML320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 ML320 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 ML320 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 ML320 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 ML320 | 15 | 17% |
| 2001 ML320 | 26 | 19% |
| 1999 ML320 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 ML320 | 3 | 2% |
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.