2000 MERCEDES-BENZ M CLASS
5 recalls — 32 complaints — 6 TSBs
11V208000 Mar 31, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2002 M-CLASS AND MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 M-CLASS AMG VEHICLES. THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, INCLUDING TAPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL, USING THE CRUISE CONTROL STALK, OR BRAK... Read more
Consequence
DIFFICULTY OR DELAY IN DISENGAGING CRUISE CONTROL CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
08V465000 Sep 17, 2008
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 125,228 MY 1998-2004 M-CLASS VEHICLES. THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.
Consequence
THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
AN EARLIER RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT A FUTURE LEAKAGE OR FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING HOSE CONNECTION (PLEASE SEE 03V121). SINCE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE THROUGH INSPECTION TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC VEHICLES THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY REPAIRED, ALL VEHICL... Read more
03V121000 Mar 27, 2003
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.
Consequence
THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HOSE CLAMP ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING COOLER. DURING CLAMP REPLACEMENT, THE POWER STEERING COOLING HOSE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON ... Read more
00V352000 Oct 30, 2000
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR IN THE REAR FOLDING MIDDLE SEATING POSITION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH OUT-OF-TOLERANCE HARDWARE.
Consequence
IF THIS IS THE CASE, THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE.
00V203000 Jul 26, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." AN AUDIBLE SEAT BELT BUZZER WARNING SOUNDS FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE ON OR START POSITION AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS FA... Read more
Consequence
DRIVERS MAY BECOME CONFUSED REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE CHIME.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME SYSTEM.
Complaint Statistics
32 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 6 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 26, 2012
Incident date: May 24, 2012
AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAR JERKED VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT AS OFF THE FROM RIGHT BRAKE WAS BEING APPLIED ON ITS OWN. TURNED THE ESP (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) OFF AND PROCEEDED AND THE EVENT HAPPENED AGAIN, CAR JERKED TO LEFT AND HEADED TO DITCH BUT WAS ABLE TO OVERCOME WITH STEERING WHEEL. IT APPE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 26, 2012
Incident date: May 24, 2012
AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAR JERKED VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT AS OFF THE FROM RIGHT BRAKE WAS BEING APPLIED ON ITS OWN. TURNED THE ESP (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) OFF AND PROCEEDED AND THE EVENT HAPPENED AGAIN, CAR JERKED TO LEFT AND HEADED TO DITCH BUT WAS ABLE TO OVERCOME WITH STEERING WHEEL. IT APPE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 16, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL IN ACTIVATION. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE. SUDDENLY THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE GEAR WAS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 3, 2011
Incident date: Jan 21, 2011
WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 ML320 MERCEDES, THE CAR SUDDENLY APPLIES BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE BAS/ESP WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION AND SOMEONE SHOULD MAKE MERCEDES ADDRESS THIS DEFECT IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED! IF YOU DO A SEARCH ON THE INT... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 3, 2011
Incident date: Jan 21, 2011
WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 ML320 MERCEDES, THE CAR SUDDENLY APPLIES BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE BAS/ESP WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION AND SOMEONE SHOULD MAKE MERCEDES ADDRESS THIS DEFECT IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED! IF YOU DO A SEARCH ON THE INT... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Aug 9, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2010
I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML 430 AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS BEING DISPLAYED IT ABRUPTLY STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD NOT BEEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE THEN SKIDDED, STOPPED, SKIDDED AGAIN AND STOPPED. THIS WENT ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 45-60 SECONDS THEN THE BAS ES... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 9, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2010
I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML 430 AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WHEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS BEING DISPLAYED IT ABRUPTLY STOPPED. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD NOT BEEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE THEN SKIDDED, STOPPED, SKIDDED AGAIN AND STOPPED. THIS WENT ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 45-60 SECONDS THEN THE BAS ES... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 23, 2009
Incident date: Nov 19, 2009
THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CAN TAKE OVER THROTTLE AND BRAKING. VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY BRAKES TO VARIOUS WHEELS. IT WILL PITCH THE CAR LEFT OR RIGHT AND REQUIRE DRIVER TO COUNTER STEER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THERE IS NO WARNING ON WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT OR C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Nov 23, 2009
Incident date: Nov 19, 2009
THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM CAN TAKE OVER THROTTLE AND BRAKING. VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY BRAKES TO VARIOUS WHEELS. IT WILL PITCH THE CAR LEFT OR RIGHT AND REQUIRE DRIVER TO COUNTER STEER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THERE IS NO WARNING ON WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT OR C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 3, 2009
Incident date: Nov 3, 2009
2000 ML-CLASS MERCEDES ML55 LEAKING BRAKE LINE DUE TO CHAFFING AS DESCRIBED IN YOUR INVESTIGATION OF 52,000 ML-CLASS MERCEDES SUV'S. THE BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS PUMP SUFFERS EVENTUAL FAILURE DUE TO CHAFFING AGAINST A POORLY POSITIONED FUEL LINE. SUFFERED NEAR TOTA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 20, 2009
Incident date: Feb 8, 2009
WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WHEN COMING TO A TRAFFIC STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL ON MY 2000 MERCEDES ML55 WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AFTER REAPPLYING THE BRAKE AND PUSHING VERY HARD. FORTUNATELY NO CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME OR I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND LOOKED UNDER T... Read more
STEERING
Mar 26, 2009
Incident date: Mar 26, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML. IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V465000 (STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING). AFTER THE REPAIR, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL LEAKING FLUID. ... Read more
STEERING
Dec 20, 2008
Incident date: Dec 19, 2008
THIS COMPLAINT ARISES OUT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V465000 (MOST RECENT) INVOLVING A DEFECTIVE HOSE AND CLAMP ASSOCIATED WITH THE POWER STEERING. I AM WAITING TO HAVE THOSE ITEMS INSTALLED ON MY 2000 MERCEDES ML55 WHEN THE PARTS ARE OBTAINED BY MY DEALER, MBL OF TYSON'S CORNER, VA, WHICH SOLIC... Read more
STEERING
Dec 5, 2008
Incident date: Dec 3, 2008
POWER STEERING LEAKING LOSS OF STEERING TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. ADVISE NOT AWARE OF RECALL. CAR WAS REPAIRED IN 2003 DUE TO THE SAME ISSUE UNDER ANOTHER RECALL. FINALLY REPLACE HOSE, BUT POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO LEAK. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 6, 2008
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, IDLES LIKE IT IS GOING TO DIE, CAR SURGES FORWARD WHILE MOVING OR STOPPED, DASH WARNING LIGHTS ON/OFF, ROUGH GEAR SHIFTING OR WON'T SHIFT, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, GAS TANK/GAUGE PROBLEMS, LOCK/WINDOWS POWERED WHEN CAR OFF, DASH LIGHTING GOES IN/OUT, HEADLIGHT/BRAKE LIGHTS BURN OUT QU... Read more
Crash
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Aug 6, 2008
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
THIS FAILURE IS BEST DESCRIBED IN THIS INVESTIGATION HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/DEFECT/RESULTS.CFM?ACTION_NUMBER=PE07007&SEARCHTYPE=QUICKSEARCH&SUMMARY=TRUE I HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM AND MERCEDES BENZ DOESN'T ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS A KNOWN PROBLEM. NO PARTICULAR EVENTS LED UP TO THIS... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 19, 2008
Incident date: Mar 22, 2008
WHILE TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY (WIFE AND 2 KIDS) ON THE FREEWAY RETURNING FROM AN FAMILY OUTING. WE WERE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CARS BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED AND THE CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT, FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO CAR ON THE RIGHT LANE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 19, 2008
Incident date: Mar 22, 2008
WHILE TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY (WIFE AND 2 KIDS) ON THE FREEWAY RETURNING FROM AN FAMILY OUTING. WE WERE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CARS BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED AND THE CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT, FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO CAR ON THE RIGHT LANE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 15, 2007
Incident date: Aug 15, 2007
MY BIGGEST CONCERN WITH THE ML320 THAT I HAVE OWNED SINCE 2002, BUT NOT THE ONLY CONCERN WOULD BE THE BRAKING SYSTEM. I COMPLAINED FROM A COUPLE OF MONTHS INTO BUYING THIS VEHICLE THAT I DID NOT FEEL SAFE. THE VEHICLE BRAKES GOES INTO A LOCKED POSITION IF YOU DRIVE OVER A BUMP, MAN HOLE, OR IF IT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Feb 8, 2007
Incident date: Nov 21, 2006
WHILE DRIVING, SOME TEA SPILLED ONTO MY SHIFTER. MOMENTS LATER WHILE MERGING INTO HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, MY CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR. I HAD TO SWERVE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. THIS MINOR SPILLAGE OF HERBAL TEA DISTORTED MY SHIFTER RESULTING IN $788.25 WORTH OF... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 3, 2006
Incident date: Apr 30, 2006
RUST HAS FORMED ON BOTH THE LOWER PORTION OF THE UPPER RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE FENDERS WHERE FENDER BOLTS APPARENTLY ARE USED ON THE INSIDE OF THE FENDER TO CONNECT THE LOWER FENDER TO THE UPPER FENDER. THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN NOTICED ON SEVERAL OTHER 2000 AND 2001 ML'S BASED ON MY VISUAL EXAMINATION OF S... Read more
STEERING
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Nov 11, 2005
BAS/ESP LIGHT COMES ON, BRAKES ENGAGE, STEERING WHEEL TURNS TO THE RIGHT...HAPPENS AT SPEEDS 60 MPH AND HIGHER; CAR DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, NO WARNING--I HAVE USED TWO CATEGORY OPTIONS ON THE FORM, BUT I REALLY DO NOT KNOW WHICH OPTIONS TO CHOOSE TO DESCRIBE THE ABOVE PROBLEM...SUV HAS DONE THIS ON EX... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Nov 11, 2005
BAS/ESP LIGHT COMES ON, BRAKES ENGAGE, STEERING WHEEL TURNS TO THE RIGHT...HAPPENS AT SPEEDS 60 MPH AND HIGHER; CAR DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, NO WARNING--I HAVE USED TWO CATEGORY OPTIONS ON THE FORM, BUT I REALLY DO NOT KNOW WHICH OPTIONS TO CHOOSE TO DESCRIBE THE ABOVE PROBLEM...SUV HAS DONE THIS ON EX... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Mar 11, 2005
THE VEHICLE IS A 2000 ML 320 MADE BY MERCEDES. THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE DIED. LUCKILY, WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO A SAFE PLACE AND STOP THE CAR SAFELY. I CONSIDER THIS A VERY DANGEROUS FAILURE MODE. SINCE THE CAR WOULD NOT START, IT WAS TOWE... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 18, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2004
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILURE. *AK
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2002
A YEAR AGO I WAS TURNING A CORNER IN MY MERCEDES ML320 WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL "LOCKED." IT HAD LOST THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND FOR ME, THE WHEEL WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLAMP. IT WAS UNDER WARRENTY AND REPAIRED AT SIMONSON MERCEDES, 1626 WILSHIRE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Mar 15, 2004
Incident date: Mar 3, 2004
THIS IS EXPERIENCED BY MOST OF THE ML DRIVERS: WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST STOPS AND HERE IS WHAT MERCEDES SAID AND WHAT HAPPENS ACCORDING TO MB RESEARCH: THE GAS INSIDE SOME UNDERGROUND TANKS DISSOLVES THE PROTECTIVE LINER. THE LINER ENDS UP AS A GOOEY SUBSTANCE IN OUR TANKS. AS LONG AS ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 15, 2004
Incident date: Mar 3, 2004
THIS IS EXPERIENCED BY MOST OF THE ML DRIVERS: WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR JUST STOPS AND HERE IS WHAT MERCEDES SAID AND WHAT HAPPENS ACCORDING TO MB RESEARCH: THE GAS INSIDE SOME UNDERGROUND TANKS DISSOLVES THE PROTECTIVE LINER. THE LINER ENDS UP AS A GOOEY SUBSTANCE IN OUR TANKS. AS LONG AS ... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Dec 25, 2003
Incident date: Dec 17, 2003
THIRD TIME FOR STEERING LOSS - 3. POWER STEERING HOSE FELL OFF, DRAINING ALL THE FLUID, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITIES, AND ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. 2. TWO MONTHS EARLIER, POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP CAME LOOSE,LOSS OF FLUID AND STEERING, AND ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. 1. AND,... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Nov 26, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2003
I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER (HBL MERCEDES BENZ OF TYSON'S CORNER, VA) IN AUGUST 2003 DUE TO A RECALL TO FIX A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP. THE CAR HAD NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER BEFORE BRINGING IT TO THE DEALER. HBL PERFORMED THE RECALL WORK AND THEY ACTUALLY MADE IT WORSE.... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Apr 6, 2003
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
POWER STEERING FLUID HOSE CAME UNATTACHED FORM THE RADIATOR (CLAMP FAILED) POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAYED OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NO FIRE RESULTED. LOST POWER STEERING ASSIST. CALLED MERCEDES ROAD REPAIR - THEY REPLACED THE CLAMP WITH A NEW "IMPROVED" CLAMP. THEY CHARGED $45.00 FOR THE SERVICE>. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 8, 2003
Incident date: Feb 21, 2003
ELECTRICAL:MCS UNIT,RADIO/CASSETTE PLAYER DEFECT. MCS UNIT MALFUNCTIONED(SCREEN BLACK OUT AND ALL OPERATIONS CEASED)MB MAY EXCHANGE IF UNDER WARRANTY AND NO AFTER MARKET ELECTRICAL ITEMS INSTALLED..THEY WILL NOT TELL THE CONSUMER WHY? THE $1550 MCS UNIT MALFUNCTIONED...AN OFF DUTY MB TECH WAS ENLIS... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ M CLASS
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 |
TB-46-30-13-B
Feb 15, 2013
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
MERCEDES: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP SHOULD BE REPLACE, UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, DUE TO POWER STEERING LEAKAGE FROM CONNECTION TO POWER STEERING COOLER. MODELS 1998-2003 163.154,
424562
May 16, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ESP LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT
805732
Feb 7, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE WILL NOT START AND FAULT MESSAGE START ERROR APPEARS IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
TB8285166
Aug 16, 2001
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE POOR NAVIGATION POSITIONING IN HIGHER ALTITUDES (VEHICLES DRIFTS OFF OF ROADS ON MAP SCREEN OR POOR RE-ROUTE CALCULATION). *TT
593
Dec 11, 2000
220000 SEATS
THIRD ROW SEAT KITS. *TT
530
Nov 13, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING PART NUMBERS AND PRICING INFORMATION FOR THE REAR SEAT VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT
MERCEDES-BENZ M CLASS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ M CLASS across all model years (1998–2008).
28
Total Recalls
93
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths