2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class suspension problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s-500. The contact noticed the suspension had dropped and was not positioned normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated there was a front suspension kit that needed to be installed. The repairs were performed yet the failure…”
filed Apr 18, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes-benz s430. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a scraping noise and noticed that the vehicle was lower to the ground than usual. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was informed that the…”
filed Nov 24, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other S Class years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 S Class | 7 | 25% |
| 2002 S Class | 19 | 40% |
| 2001 S Class | 5 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class
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.