2000 Mercedes Benz W163 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W163 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz W163. That is the most of any W163 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner 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 W163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 100% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2000 Mercedes Benz W163 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mercedes Benz W163.
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.
I have had the same problems as the others with the stability control and yes it is very true that this car locks up the brakes on the highway without any notice or reason while driving in a straight line on a clear dry day! Mercedes will not agree with anything until someone dies and they are…
Other Mercedes Benz W163 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 W163 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz W163?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz W163?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Mercedes Benz W163 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W163 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.