2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Reviews - Page 2 of 8

Had 3 MB's... each owned about 220,000 miles... each ran outstandingly well until I traded... maybe you all need to understand... SERVICE YOUR VEHICLES... I do mine and they have been outstanding! Go to a similar BMW complaint website and you will find the same as here.

Too much to list.

Over $11,500 in repairs.

I'm familiar with almost every problem listed. I have receipts totaling over $11,500 from Mercedes service department in Redwood City, California and my 2000 ML 320 has to go back AGAIN because the driver's window won't go up. Mind you I just had the motor fix in that window about 6 mos ago. the only thing that hasn't stopped working is the engine and the transmission and I'm hoping to get rid of the car before that happens. I'm afraid to drive my car long distance, I keep it in the city limits.

I thought I was driving the best. I am 48 years old and all I can say is that this is the most unreliable car I've every owned in my life, and I will never buy any kind of MB again - PERIOD! I feel used and abused. One lesson I did learn is that MB doesn't always mean the best.

My ML430 is six years old. The day after I bought it the power steering messed up. It was a small annoying problem that was easily solved. I haven't had any other problems.

This is an overall great vehicle. The ride is very smooth, but fast.

I was impressed with the gadgets especially the stereo and speakers.

The previous owner had the windshield replaced. In the process a clip to secure the plastic piece between the hood and windshield was lost. The plastic piece vibrated when driving, so on our first maintenance we reported it. This clip took 6 weeks to arrive at the dealership. They could not find one in the states, therefore it came from Germany. In the mean time my car was apart at the dealership for that length of time.

The fuel pump quit at 20,000 miles.

The power stearing pump hose clamps broke.

The gas cap is temperamental, if not tighten properly the check engine light comes on.

In all the car is wonderful, I would purchase another.

It rides so smooth and handles wonderful.

The visors are too low, they block ones vision when down.

The seats are comfortable on long trips.

Complete set of brakes 3 times.

Power steering pump hose.

Two Battery replacements.

Catalytic converter replacement.

Starter failure.

Fuel pump failure.

Blown exhaust gasket.

Plastic wrap-around at both rear posts cracked.

Leather top on center console loose and ill fitting.

Off the line performance is exceptional for an SUV, I have never had to worry about being able to pass or accelerate.

General handling and ride stability are considerably better than many other vehicles that I have owned, including sport cars.

Fit and finish of the interior components has been ALMOST exceptional, with the exception of the aforementioned deficiency.

Service on the vehicle has generally been very good, our local dealership genuinely seems to care about customer service (imagine that!), I have gotten to know them quite well as much as this vehicle has been in for service.

And that in a nutshell is my biggest problem; after spending almost 50K for a vehicle, I do not expect to have as many service problems as we have had with this vehicle, and the main reason why I doubt very much if I will consider another M.B. I just put a deposit on a Lexus RX430 Hybrid (ten month wait as of now!) next year I'll let you know what I think.