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2000 Mercedes Benz E320 problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 is airbags, typically around 163,000 miles. It has 1.2 times the complaints of a typical E320 model year.

Typical year1.2x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
44
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
24
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
21mpg

The worst 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    12
  • Electrical
    8
  • Transmission
    7
  • Brakes
    6
  • Engine
    6

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    12
  • Electrical
    8
  • Transmission
    7
  • Brakes
    6
  • Engine
    6
  • Suspension
    5
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Visibility
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Tires
    3
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 24

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 24 bulletins for the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320

2000 Mercedes Benz E320 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.2L 6‑cylRWD182721

What 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 20, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · VA

My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm by the lower ball joint was cracked in half from the control arm

Filed Mar 18, 2025 · Tires · MD

I purchased 4 brand new tires from Firestone. They said tires has warranty and lifetime rotation as long as I own the car. I didn't receive any documentation about it or email shows my warranty. My right rear tire exploded in middle of highway. It was so hard to pull over almost got into an accident. I put my spare tire and checked tire if it caused by screw or any object there was nothing wrong with it. My tire just broke on side wall. I call Firestone center explained what's happened and I said I need to know what's wrong with the tire. I have 3 more the same tires I don't want to die. They gave me inspection number and take it to place I purchased and install my tire. I left my key and gave them inspection number. Next day they put new tire and charge me money for install no explain about what's happened old tire. After install the new tire 2 of wheelnuts missing on it no information about it also. I don't want to die.they need take it seriously. Store address:1492 Annapolis Rd , Odenton, MD 21113 +1 410‑305‑7563 235 45 R17 97 W

Filed Jan 30, 2025 · Brakes · MI

i got abs warning on the dash board, anti lock brake warning, sbc warnings, brake shop warnings...messages, brake pedal travels to the floor,. not stopping the car at the least.

Filed Dec 18, 2018 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes-benz e320 wagon. While the contact's daughter was driving 20 MPH, the side air bags on the driver's side and the front and rear passenger side air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was contacted and the executive referral manager stated that they would call the contact back. The dealer was not contacted. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a garage. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Airbags · 234,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

My husband I was traveling southbound I-99 at a speed of 65 we both had our seatbelt on and at 11.20am mercedes side airbag deployed without any contact with another vehicle or accident.. Airbag deploying causing injury to myself hitting my face and right side of my body incidents happened at (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · Airbags · 280,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

My husband driving on 99 freeway going south bound at 11:20am side passager airbag deployed without any impact with any car I was in passager sit airbag injured me blowing up in my face my face is bruise, injured my head and right side of my bodu

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 160,000 miles · NJ

While pulling out of a parking lot, the front left corner of car fell down and there was a sound like I hit a pothole. The road was clear. At this point the vehicle became difficult to steer. I had the car towed to my house and after further inspection, I noticed the lower control arm had rotted out and broke.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Airbags, Transmission · 163,000 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz e320. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard a noise underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the driveshaft of the vehicle fractured. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the side curtain air bag, but the air bag failed to deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 163,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Airbags · 205,000 miles · CA

While driving 55mph on a straight and level road, the passenger side curtain and right rear passenger door airbags deployed suddenly and without warning. The weather conditions were clear and dry. The road was asphalt and also dry. There were no other vehicles nearby and nothing in the road was run over. There was no contact with any objects whatsoever. There were no caution or warning lights prior to the event. The red "SRS" light came on shortly after the air bags deployed.

Filed Jun 4, 2015 · Suspension · 189,300 miles · VA

The spring perch broken on the car while it was parked, along with the perch the spring broke as well.

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Questions about the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 reliable?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320, 1.2 times a typical E320 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320?

Airbags, with 12 complaints, typically around 163,000 miles. Next is electrical (8).

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Mercedes Benz E320 have bad airbags?

The Mercedes Benz E320 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (22 complaints), 2003 (19 complaints) and 1999 (17 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 get?

Official estimates for the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.2L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 18 city and 27 highway.

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