2000 Mercedes Benz E Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Class years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz E Class. That ranks 3rd out of 13 E Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 32%), typically at around 67,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Mercedes Benz E Class 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 | 11 | 32% | 67,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 21% | 83,150 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 15% | 118,890 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 9% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 9% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 54,800 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mercedes Benz E Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mercedes Benz E Class.
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
- Transmission malfunction (DP05007) — opened Nov 7, 2005, closed Mar 27, 2006.
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
- Sudden engine shut down (SQ01010) — opened Sep 25, 2001, closed Feb 4, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2000 e320 has excessive rust issues through out the entire body. I was told by mercedes benz of north america this is a common issue because of the use of a new water based paint used between 1997-2002 but because i am out of warranty and the car is over 10 years old they can not help me or…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz e320. While driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise coming from the front end of the vehicle after driving over a bump in the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front spring tower had fractured. He also noticed…
I am the owner of a 2000 e320. I have been having chronic problems with headlamps, fog lights, and brake lamps going out very frequently. Often, i receive an error message that the "lamps are inoperable", after checking all bulbs, i find this is not the case, mercedes may not admit to this, but…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes e 320. The contact stated that every panel on the vehicle was rusted. The contacts personal mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle possibly would not pass inspection within a year. The contact stated that the dealer was unable to explain the cause of the…
Faulty cam and crankshaft position sensor caused engine to die (stall) in the mid traffic on three separate occasions within a period of two weeks. Dealer replaced cam position sensor 003-153-28-28 and sender unit 004-153-69-28, indicating the cause as an internal fault. Dealer's service rep…
Other Mercedes Benz E Class years
← 1999 E Class · 2001 E Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 E Class | 10 | 1 |
| 2005 E Class | 9 | 3 |
| 2004 E Class | 15 | 4 |
| 2003 E Class | 45 | 4 |
| 2002 E Class | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 E Class | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 |
| 1999 E Class | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 E Class | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 E Class | 38 | 1 |
| 1996 E Class | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E Class | 21 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz E Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz E Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Mercedes Benz E Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Class model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.