2000 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 15, 2010 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mercedes Benz Truck years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck. That is the most of any Mercedes Benz Truck model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 143,544 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic3 · ~143,544 mi
Exterior Lighting1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~143,544 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic375%143,544——
Exterior Lighting125%———
Vehicle Speed Control125%143,544——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
2001: 2200122002: 1200212010: 120101

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

One cannot disable cruise control if engaged in the event brake switch fails as they are on the same circuit. This happened last month while i was driving from houston to san antonio. The cruise speed was set at around 70mph and was in the middle lane on i-10w. As there was traffic with a truck to…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Mar 15, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10320001

Replacement of rotors in less than 6 months, no warranty available and dealership says that they are not responsible, i cannot continue to replace rotors, and i have only had the truck for 17 months.*ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 20, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 767440

Issue is premature brake failure. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 12, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 755552

The gas charged headlights are too bright on these various luxury vehicles.

Exterior Lighting · received Jul 13, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 748438

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mercedes Benz Truck model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.