2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 320 review from North America
"An unsafe, unreliable vehicle."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Here is the list:
-Fuel pump manufacturer defect disabled the vehicle.
-Mass air flow sensor killed the transmission (twice).
-Faulty braking system. Persitent noise that cannot be resolved.
-Check engine light appears after downshifting gears.
-Faulty windshield wiper fluid container and persistent cracks leaking.
-Seat warmers become too hot and burn through your clothes.
-Car shakes at higher speeds due to transmission problems.
-All wheel drive is not the same as 4 wheel drive. This car is dangerous in the snow and does not provide any control.
General comments?
This is a highly unreliable vehicle. I have broken down twice due to a faulty mass air flow sensor, which resulted in a stalled transmission. The Mercedes dealership mechanic has indicated this vehicle has a history or problems and constant repairs. I no longer feel safe in this vehicle and am currently seeking a reliable and quality vehicle. Clearly, it will not be another Mercedes Benz M-class series. I have checked the other late model ML reviews and there appears to be same problems.
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| A terrible, terrible vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2003 |