Mercedes-benz Ml320 2000
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml320.
The vehicle is described as a 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD Sport utility vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Premium | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 15 MPG | 18 MPG | 555.43 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Ml 320 -
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What is the MPG of a 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml320?
- The 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 18 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml320?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml320?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml320 is $4150.
- 3.2L 6 cylinder 5-speed automatic
Automatic 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Ml320
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 18.5944 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Drive axle type 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 4150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Vehicle record id 16368 Model name (carline) Ml320 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 18.1 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 25.5 EPA vehicle size class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
- S-B-67.00-29 - VISIBILITY: Since 12/2012 (model 166) and since 06/2013 (model 242) the glass breakage loops are no longer in the side windows and rear window. Suitable interior protection ensures that the interior monitoring function continues to operate correctly.
- LI82.95-P-056655 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
- LI82.85-P-055695 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The comand unit does not start or the comand display remains dark. The comand unit cannot be operated. Note: the problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
- LI47.20-P-054958 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Combination message: "clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - bosch) or P226997 (water level message - delphi) or 171600 (filter load - bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
- LI32.20-P-057942 - SUSPENSION: Thumping noises from front axle when driving over bumps on road.
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- LI07.08-P-060993 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
- LI46-20P-055943 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION): Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking noises. Models 164, 251. No model years listed. *pe
- TB-46-30-13-B - 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,
- 20-P-053398 - STEERING: Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js
- LI-68-50 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using. *rm
- LI91-22-P-048771 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY: Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. A warning message about locking the 3rd seat row may also appear in the display. *pe
- P-049567 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). Fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. In addition fault code fc 9061 and/or fc 9062 is stored in the front sa
- RSB-2009100002 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Mercedes benz: check for installation of spacer between brake and fuel line, install if necessary. The spacer between the brake line and fuel line may not have been installed. Check for presence of a spacer, and if missing, install the s
- LI-72-00-P - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or become unhooked. Models 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. No model years
- LI-58-40 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
- TB-P-047927 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS: Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 2
- SB-P-047928 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL: Mercedes: electronic stability program (esp), stability control (sr). References revised and reference to af deleted/supersedes dtb tb 42.45/42. Esp lamp on. Contact fault at connection for esp control unit mk25 (n47). No model years l
- SB-47-20-56 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY: Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed movement. *pe
- SB-07-16-80D - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). May be caused by malfuncti
- SB-32-22-78 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
- TB-83-10-112B - STRUCTURE:BODY: Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of air/water box when water is used when engine compartment is cleane
- SB-07-16-08 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES: Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). Fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to limp home mode, poor output, poor fuel
- SB-27-00-104 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. Models 164.122/8ss (ml 320 and gl320); 211.022 (e320); 251.122 (4320). Years unknown. *pe
- TB-46-20-61 - STEERING: Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown. *pe
- TB 83 10 112 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles. *pe
- 033008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check engine light on / fault codes fC1200 / fC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
- 462046 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
- 463041 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP: Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. On mercedes benz ml and r class models. *ak
Brake lamp switch failure. investigation # PE10050
Odi opened the investigation based on reports that the subject vehicle brake lamp switch (switch) failure caused 1) inoperative brake lamps (stay on or fail to illuminate), and/or 2) shift interlock failure (shifter locked in park), and/or 3) the cruise control to fail to cancel with brake application.Consumers also reported the illumination of a warning lamp on the instrument panel.The switch contains three sets of electrical contacts and a (normally extended) spring loaded plunger that actuates the contacts as it moves.As installed in the vehicle, the plunger contacts the brake pedal arm and is pushed into the switch; as the driver applies the pedal the plunger extends.One set of contacts (bls) operates the stop lamps, a second set (ewm) controls the shift interlock system, and a third set (bs) is used by an on-board diagnostic (obd) system to monitor switch operation.The cruise control monitors the bls signal to determine when the brake is applied, the primary way the system is disabled when set.The relative timing of contact actuation in response to plunger movement allows the obd system to detect a switch fault.When a fault is detected a malfunction indication lamp (mil) is illuminated (driver alert), a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) is stored (for the service technician), and cruise control operation is inhibited (as a failsafe).In its response to odis january 2011 information request letter, mb explained its assessment of switch failures which was based primarily on evaluation of field return failures.Mb identified both 1) electrical contact and 2) mechanical switch failure mechanisms.According to mbs analysis, electrical contact failure is the predominate failure type and the failure consequence depends on which contact fails.For instance mb claims that bls contact failures are momentary in nature and do not affect brake light operation but are nonetheless detected by the obd system, resulting in a dtc and subsequent replacement.Electrical contact failures of the bs and ewm contacts result in a dtc also, and ewm contact failures result in the shifter being stuck in the park (which can be overridden by the consumer).Accordingly mb maintains that electrical contact failures of the switch have no safety consequence since the brake lamps remain operational and the cruise control is always disabled.Mb determined that mechanical failures of the switch, which are rare in their assessment, can result from internal wear and/or increased switch operating temperatures.High temperatures occur due to overheating of the bls contacts and can cause the internal plastic components to melt.In one scenario overheated bls contacts may melt to the extended plunger and are damaged when the brake pedal is released resulting in the brake lights staying on.In another scenario the increased temperatures and/or internal wear can cause the plunger to stick in the fully depressed position.In this case the cruise may not cancel when the brake is applied and the driver may have to use high brake pedal forces or other means (shifting to neutral or using the cruise master switch) to disengage the cruise.Additionally the vacuum assist can be depleted if the driver pumps the brakes resulting in reduced braking effectiveness and even higher pedal forces.In its march 31, 2011 defect notification, mb stated that to remediate the potential need for excessive brake force it would conduct a safety recall (11v-208) to replace the switch with a more robustly designed component.The recall includes 136,751 model year 2000 - 2002 m-class and model year 2000 - 2004 m-class amg vehicles.Owner notification letters will be mailed to consumers in september 2011.This action taken by mb is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.
Electronic stability control malfunction investigation # PE07007
Odi opened pe07-007 after receiving 4 complaints within a 6 week period alleging incidents of uncommanded brake application in model year (my) 2000 through 2001 mercedes m class sport utility vehicles.Information contained in the reports or gathered in subsequent consumer interviews indicated that the incidents were caused by faults in the electronic stability program (esp) system which were repaired by replacing the yaw rate sensors.Although the same yaw rate sensor is used in approximately 800,000 other mercedes m-class, c-class and slk models, to date there has been only one related complaint to odi in those vehicles. During this investigation mercedes benz provided odi with 327 complaints related to the esp system in the my 2000 through 2001 m class vehicles.Seven of the complaints submitted by mercedes alleged incidents of uncommanded brake activation while driving, with two of these involving vehicles identified in the odi complaints.None of the incidents resulted in crash or injury.However, the owners did express safety concerns due to the sudden, unexpected change in vehicle speed and direction. On may 10, 2007 mercedes benz met with nhtsa to provide a technical presentation and conduct a driving demonstration of the esp system performance with simulated electrical faults in the yaw rate sensor.Mercedes showed that the esp system is programmed to diagnose electrical faults and that brake applications resulting from yaw rate sensor electrical faults are very short in duration (0.3 seconds or less) and do not affect vehicle control or stability. Nine of the consumer complaints to odi and mercedes alleged brake activations longer than 0.3 seconds, with several alleging that the incident lasted until the vehicle came to a stop.A complaint vehicle that alleged multiple incidents was evaluated by odi at the vehicle research and test center (vrtc) in east liberty, ohio.Vrtc was unable to duplicate the condition.Due to the low complaint rate and only one new complaint to odi or mercedes since january 2007, this investigation has been closed.Odi will continue to monitor complaints in the subject vehicles and other mercedes products using the same yaw rate sensor and mercedes will provide updates on field experience (complaints, field reports and warranty claims) through the end of 2007.
Engine crankshaft pulley failure investigation # PE03058
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.Odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.The subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).There have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.See summary report attached for further detail.
Power steering hose assembly leakage investigation # PE03006
The hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for the connection.The loss of power steering fluid may result in gradual reduction in power steering assist (i.E., increased steering effort) over time, with potential damage to the power steering pump. There have also been a few incidents of hose separation from the fitting, that have resulted in more rapid reductions of power steering.Testing conducted by mercedes-benz indicates that the leaked fluid is not likely to be exposed to hot engine components.There are no known allegations that the defect condition has caused a vehicle fire. Mercedes-benz will conduct a voluntary recall campaign for the subject m-class vehicles.Mercedes-benz will install a new hose clamp on the power steering hose to the power steering cooler of the subject vehicles.During clamp replacement, the power steering cooling hose will be inspected and replaced as necessary.
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20200923 |
I bought this vehicle from the auction in algona named whitey's public auto auction and that very day i had to put power steering fluid in because there was a leak and it was difficult to turn. I've had the power steering pump replaced and it continues to leak. I got on the internet and started to research and found out about the recall.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200922 |
I bought this vehicle from the auction in algona named whitey's public auto auction and that very day i had to put power steering fluid in because there was a leak and it was difficult to turn. I've had the power steering pump replaced and it continues to leak. I got on the internet and started to research and found out about the recall.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200711 |
Steering is hard to turn. Over heats and will not keep coolinat down
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200710 |
Steering is hard to turn. Over heats and will not keep coolinat down
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200602 |
Srs. Ets. Aba lights on. Buzzing. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200601 |
Srs. Ets. Aba lights on. Buzzing. *tr
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20191114 |
As i noticed in other complaints they all focus in the power steering issues, fuel / oil leaks and loss, esp option , electrical mail functions that relate with the ecu, problem with the shifter. All these are safety concerns since all the above problems can cause an accident . I have the same problems in my car and it is really difficult to operate the vehicle. The power steering is not working as the car is not in speed motion unless you use strength to turn the wheel , the esp is not working at all , the shifter is not changing to drive unless you override it and that's the only way to start it and the fuel along with the oil is leaking and all the fluids are disappearing in no time . All these are safety hazards and not just a simple problem . There should have been a repair for all of these issues asap free of charge from mercedes for the owners of the particular defective vehicles . Thank you in advance
| No | No | N | None | None | 20190512 |
Ongoing issue that is sometimes difficult to replicate. Vehicle will suddenly die while driving or idling, without warning, and take approximately 20 minutes to restart. Ignition will sometimes stick and not start. Vehicle almost crashed into another vehicle in one instance where sudden loss of power occurred while approaching stop light.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20181126 |
My power steering goes out alot and as well leak onto the ground i find it very hard to steer my car at times . The power steering fluid doesn't last very long it's been fixed 1 and the problem persist .