2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320, but owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
44
Crashes / fires
2 / 2
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags13
Electrical System9
Power Train8
Visibility7
Engine and Engine Cooling5
Exterior Lighting5
Suspension5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Tires3
Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Service Brakes3

Most reported parts

  • Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 3
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Abs Warning Light — 2
  • Electrical System › Horn — 2
  • Air Bags › Frontal — 2
  • Air Bags › Side/Window — 2
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
  • Electrical System › Ignition › Module — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 155,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Mar 20, 2025
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
Service Brakes · reported Jan 30, 2025
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.
Air Bags · at 140,000 miles · reported Dec 18, 2018
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.
Air Bags · at 234,000 miles · reported Dec 8, 2018
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).
Air Bags · at 280,000 miles · reported Dec 4, 2018
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

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

Owners report air bags problems most often (13 reports), followed by electrical system (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 155,000 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.