2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
0 recalls — 81 complaints — 22 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
81 total complaints
2 crashes 5 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 |
STRUCTURE
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Mar 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Mar 20, 2025
I was driving on the highway went to adjust my rearview mirror and my mirror just snapped from the windshield and broke off from the windshield also breaking the windshield as well took it to the ford dealership the car is just only 5k miles they wouldn’t even cover it said it was “excessive for... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Mar 20, 2025
My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm b... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mar 18, 2025
Incident date: Mar 10, 2025
I purchased 4 brand new tires from Firestone. They said tires has warranty and lifetime rotation as long as I own the car. I didn't receive any documentation about it or email shows my warranty. My right rear tire exploded in middle of highway. It was so hard to pull over almost got into an acci... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 30, 2025
Incident date: Oct 17, 2019
Diving my 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500 down the road and all of a sudden it had a big bang in motor,luckily only going 35 miles an hour. Had a slight tick in engine which I had gotten after most recent service visit, and had scheduled to take back to dealer. When I had checked it with a scanner, it only sho... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 WAGON. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 20 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE EXECUTIVE RE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 8, 2018
Incident date: Dec 1, 2018
MY HUSBAND I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND I-99 AT A SPEED OF 65 WE BOTH HAD OUR SEATBELT ON AND AT 11.20AM MERCEDES SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ACCIDENT.. AIRBAG DEPLOYING CAUSING INJURY TO MYSELF HITTING MY FACE AND RIGHT SIDE OF MY BODY INCIDENTS HAPPENED AT (XXXX... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Dec 4, 2018
Incident date: Dec 1, 2018
MY HUSBAND DRIVING ON 99 FREEWAY GOING SOUTH BOUND AT 11:20AM SIDE PASSAGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT WITH ANY CAR I WAS IN PASSAGER SIT AIRBAG INJURED ME BLOWING UP IN MY FACE MY FACE IS BRUISE, INJURED MY HEAD AND RIGHT SIDE OF MY BODU
1 injured
STEERING
Sep 7, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF CAR FELL DOWN AND THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE I HIT A POTHOLE. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD ROTTED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 7, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF CAR FELL DOWN AND THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE I HIT A POTHOLE. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD ROTTED ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 15, 2015
Incident date: Oct 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, BUT THE AIR BAG FAIL... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Oct 15, 2015
Incident date: Oct 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, BUT THE AIR BAG FAIL... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Sep 29, 2015
Incident date: Sep 13, 2015
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL ROAD, THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND DRY. THE ROAD WAS ASPHALT AND ALSO DRY. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY AND NOTHING IN THE ROAD WAS RUN ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 4, 2015
Incident date: Jun 3, 2015
THE SPRING PERCH BROKEN ON THE CAR WHILE IT WAS PARKED, ALONG WITH THE PERCH THE SPRING BROKE AS WELL.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 30, 2015
Incident date: Apr 21, 2015
DRIVING NORMALLY AT 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR GAVE OUT A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ON ITS OWN. CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED FOR SERVICE. A NEW FRONT DRIVESHAFT WAS NEEDED . *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: Feb 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOLLOWED BY AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: Feb 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOLLOWED BY AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 20, 2015
Incident date: Feb 20, 2015
AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM WORK AT APPROXIMATELY 4:10PM I NOTICED TWO PUDDLES IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE. AFTER KNEELING DOWN AND PLACING 2 FINGERS IN ONE OF THE FIST SIZE PUDDLES, I DETERMINED IT WAS GAS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN EXCESS OF 10 DAYS, AND ITS VERY ODD TO SUDDENLY ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 4, 2015
Incident date: Jan 4, 2015
WHILE DRIVING ALONG FORT DIX ROAD, IN PEMBERTON, NJ, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, WITH NO EXPLAIN SIGN. UPON THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO DRIVE TO SIDE OF ROAD WAS ABLE TO ROLL. UPON THE VEHICLE STOPPING, THE AIRBAGS SMACKED ME ON MY LEF... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 6, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
THE VEHICLE FUEL CAP WOULD NOT COME OFF THE TANK. FORCIBLY REMOVE THE FUEL CAP, REPLACED WITH A NEW $35 CAP PURCHASED FROM THE MERCEDES DEALER AND THE SAME EXACT THING OCCURRED. *TR
ENGINE
Sep 22, 2014
Incident date: Sep 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,595.
ENGINE
Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
MY MINT CONDITION W210 '00 E320 MERCEDES CAUGHT FIRE LAST WEEK WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER HIGH RISE OFFICE GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE WITHOUT INJURY BEFORE THE FIRE GREW AND CONSUMED THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ENGINE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITH... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
MY MINT CONDITION W210 '00 E320 MERCEDES CAUGHT FIRE LAST WEEK WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER HIGH RISE OFFICE GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE WITHOUT INJURY BEFORE THE FIRE GREW AND CONSUMED THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ENGINE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
MY MINT CONDITION W210 '00 E320 MERCEDES CAUGHT FIRE LAST WEEK WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER HIGH RISE OFFICE GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE WITHOUT INJURY BEFORE THE FIRE GREW AND CONSUMED THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ENGINE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITH... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 8, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
DRIVER'S SIDE CARPET DESIGN POOR AND DANGEROUS.... KEEPS GETTING STUCK UNDER GAS PEDAL CREATING CAR TO NOT BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. NO WAY TO KEEP CARPETS IN PLACE. *TR
STRUCTURE
Aug 8, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
DRIVER'S SIDE CARPET DESIGN POOR AND DANGEROUS.... KEEPS GETTING STUCK UNDER GAS PEDAL CREATING CAR TO NOT BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. NO WAY TO KEEP CARPETS IN PLACE. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jul 9, 2014
Incident date: May 8, 2014
2000 MERCEDES BENZ E-320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVE SHAFT DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. WHEN THE STATE TROOPER ARRIVED ON THE SCENE, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD LOST ALL OF ITS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jul 9, 2014
Incident date: May 8, 2014
2000 MERCEDES BENZ E-320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVE SHAFT DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. WHEN THE STATE TROOPER ARRIVED ON THE SCENE, HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD LOST ALL OF ITS ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 18, 2013
Incident date: May 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE CRASHED AGAINST ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE RIGHT KNEE AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE INTERNAL INJURIES. T... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 10, 2013
Incident date: Jul 5, 2013
ON JULY 5TH ON A BUSY CITY STREET IN CHARLOTTE NC THE BRAKES SUDDENLY LOCKED AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP. THE CARS BEHIND ME WERE ABLE TO AVOID A REAR END ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AT THE TIME BUT ONCE THE BRAKES LOCKED THE BAS/ESP LIGHTS APPEARED. I GOT OFF OF THE STREET AND TUR... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jul 10, 2013
Incident date: Jul 5, 2013
ON JULY 5TH ON A BUSY CITY STREET IN CHARLOTTE NC THE BRAKES SUDDENLY LOCKED AND BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP. THE CARS BEHIND ME WERE ABLE TO AVOID A REAR END ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON AT THE TIME BUT ONCE THE BRAKES LOCKED THE BAS/ESP LIGHTS APPEARED. I GOT OFF OF THE STREET AND TUR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 4, 2013
Incident date: Jan 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A SQUEAKING AND SCRAPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER FRONT COILS SPRING HOLDER HAD CORRODED AND CAUS... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jan 2, 2013
Incident date: Jan 27, 2012
THE "IDIOT" LIGHT MESSAGES CAME ON AS FOLLOWS: BRAKE ASSIST, ESP, VISIT WORKSHOP FOLLOWED BY: ELECT. STABIL. PROG., ESP, VISIT WORKSHOP. THESE MESSAGES THEN WENT AWAY, BUT RETURNED SEVERAL DAYS LATER. NO ISSUES COULD BE DETERMINED AS TO WHAT COULD BE WRONG. THIS PATTERN RE-OCCURRED OVER A COU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 2, 2013
Incident date: Jan 27, 2012
THE "IDIOT" LIGHT MESSAGES CAME ON AS FOLLOWS: BRAKE ASSIST, ESP, VISIT WORKSHOP FOLLOWED BY: ELECT. STABIL. PROG., ESP, VISIT WORKSHOP. THESE MESSAGES THEN WENT AWAY, BUT RETURNED SEVERAL DAYS LATER. NO ISSUES COULD BE DETERMINED AS TO WHAT COULD BE WRONG. THIS PATTERN RE-OCCURRED OVER A COU... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Mar 11, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
ON TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, CAR STARTED, IMMEDIATELY RED-LINED, AND STARTED SHAKING AS THE RPM LIMITER KICKED IN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, NOT THE ACCELERATOR. REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE AND VISUALLY CONFIRMED CORRECT FOOT PLACEMENT BEFORE REAPPLYING PRESSURE TO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 11, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
ON TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, CAR STARTED, IMMEDIATELY RED-LINED, AND STARTED SHAKING AS THE RPM LIMITER KICKED IN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, NOT THE ACCELERATOR. REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE AND VISUALLY CONFIRMED CORRECT FOOT PLACEMENT BEFORE REAPPLYING PRESSURE TO ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 10, 2009
Incident date: Aug 7, 2009
FRONT END SUSPENSION DUE TO SPRING PERCH WENT OUT. SPRING PERCH CAME OFF OF WHEEL WELL. EXTENSIVE FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRS DUE TO LEFT FRONT SPRING PERCH. OLD PARTS ARE WITH COLLISION CENTER THAT IS FIXING THE ISSUE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jun 26, 2008
Incident date: Jun 21, 2008
THE EVENT INVOLVED MY 2000 E320 SEDAN. I HAD DRIVEN TO ALBUQUERQUE AND USED MY CRUISE CONTROL AS USUAL - IT WAS STILL ON BUT NOT ENGAGED. I ENTERED KIRTLAND AFB, WHERE I STOPPED AT THE GUARD SHACK TO PRESENT MY ID AND THEN STARTED DOWN WYOMING STREET AT 25 MPH. SUDDENLY, THE ACCELERATOR WAS DRAWN... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 21, 2008
Incident date: May 18, 2008
BRAKE LIGHT BULBS CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT AND THE SOCKET HAS BURN MARKS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 21, 2008
Incident date: May 18, 2008
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS DEFECTIVE PIXELS AND CANNOT DISPLAY CLOCK AND TEMPERATURE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 25, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2007
CRANKCASE SENSOR FAILED SUDDENLY CAUSING LOST POWER WHILE ON I-81 IN WILLKES-BARRE, PA IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. SINCE ON A DOWNHILL WAS ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD. WAS UNABLE TO RESTART CAR AND HAD IT TOWED OFF ROAD BY AAA. HAD CAR FIXED AT MOTORWORLD IN WILKES-BARRE. *TR
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Nov 2, 2007
Incident date: Jul 19, 2007
1) NO INDICATION PRIOR TO EVENT 2) ALL 3 PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SIMULTANEOUSLY AT 70 MPH WITH NO PROVOCATION. NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. NO DISRUPTION IN THE ROAD SURFACE. NO PERSONAL INJURIES RESULTED. CAR HAS BEEN UNUSABLE WHILE WAITING FOR RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER. 3) VEHICLE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 7, 2007
Incident date: Feb 6, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2000 MERCEDES E320 (78000 FAILURE MILEAGE), HE NOTICED A CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD AROUND THE AIR BAG, ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT IN A HEATED GARAGE AT ABOUT 60 DEGREES. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER THIS WEEK FOR A PROGNOSIS.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 9, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WINDOW REGULATOR FRACTURED. THE WINDOW REGULATORS WERE REPLACED. THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/16/07. *JB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE REA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 9, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WINDOW REGULATOR FRACTURED. THE WINDOW REGULATORS WERE REPLACED. THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/16/07. *JB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE REA... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Nov 9, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WINDOW REGULATOR FRACTURED. THE WINDOW REGULATORS WERE REPLACED. THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/16/07. *JB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE REA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 9, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WINDOW REGULATOR FRACTURED. THE WINDOW REGULATORS WERE REPLACED. THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/16/07. *JB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE REA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 9, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WINDOW REGULATOR FRACTURED. THE WINDOW REGULATORS WERE REPLACED. THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/16/07. *JB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE REA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Nov 9, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WINDOW REGULATOR FRACTURED. THE WINDOW REGULATORS WERE REPLACED. THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/16/07. *JB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE REA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 9, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WINDOW REGULATOR FRACTURED. THE WINDOW REGULATORS WERE REPLACED. THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/16/07. *JB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE REA... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy — 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
22 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.65-P-072065
Dec 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281
Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI32.22-P-071495
Jul 20, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI54 30-P-068430
Jul 19, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI54 30-P-068430
Jul 19, 2018
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI72 20-P-068322
Jul 2, 2018
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
Reporting
Apr 4, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Enclosed for your information and pursuant to part 579.5, please find our latest Service and Warranty Bulletins for March, 2016
LI07.08-P-060993
Mar 25, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI91.10-P-059373
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjus
LI05.10-P-058758
Jun 23, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
LI82.85-P-058582
Mar 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
LI46.10-P-057961
Feb 18, 2014
010000 STEERING
Surface damage on steering wheel trim
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI47.20-P-054958
Jul 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E320 across all model years (2003–2009).
21
Total Recalls
1,515
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
77
Reported Crashes
48
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — Year by Year
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