2000 Mercedes Benz 220 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 220 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220. That ranks 3rd out of 4 220 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 82,200 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Mercedes Benz 220 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 82,200 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 82,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mercedes Benz 220 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Instrument cluster panel went black -- no lighting, no instrument indications. Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauges, fuel gauge, everything inoperative. Nhtsa campaign number 06v028000 extended this recall for 10 years, until 2016, but my m/b dealer told me the recall expired in 2009 and refused to…
The following is the response from the warrenty report to mb.dear major pratt. No safety defect listed. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220?
Owners most often report electrical system, interior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Mercedes Benz 220 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 220 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.