Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz 2000
Model Mercedes Benz made in 2000 by Mercedes Benz got 12 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2000
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| SSI004071 | 02/01/2001 | 618812 | This bulletin states that effective immediately, mercedes-benz only recommends the use of mb approved synthetic motor oil for all vehicles equipped with the flexible service system as of model year 1998. *tt | 05/01/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| PB8285159 | 08/13/2001 | 622099 | This information pertains to flashing of the motorola portable support electronics. *tt | 10/12/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 66002 | 11/02/2000 | 616327 | Subject regarding all my 2000 passenger cars with startac cellular telephone, palmtop pse flash tool. *tt | 02/22/2001 | |
| 73002 | 11/20/2000 | 616282 | Subject regarding startac cellular telephone with palm pc pse flash tool. *tt | 02/16/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | |||||
| 10002 | 02/14/2000 | 612201 | Information on replacing the brake pedal switch. *tt | 06/06/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PSI431001 | 12/01/1999 | 611753 | Subject on brake pedal being hard to apply., models 170.447 (my 1999-2000), 202.024. *mjs | 06/02/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/27/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I spilled a cup of coffee over the shifter in my car. the electric in the car completely shut down. this included brakes, steering, engine, windows and door locks. as i was traveling on an uphill exit ramp. i was able to bring the car to a stop without an accident. when i called mercedes, they asked if i spilled something. i asked why and they said this was the fifth complaint they had at that service station about the power/electric going off when there was a spill in the area of the shifter. i think this is a dangerous design since they put the coffee holder directly over the shifter. apparently, mercedes puts the computer system below the shifter. this could have resulted in a serious crash if i was traveleing at highway speed and the power shut down. thank you. i have the repair slip if you need to know the precise parts that were replaced. | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 05/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| This is a request for vehicle safety inspections on all mercedes benz and bmw models from 2000 - 2010 for parts, defects, tires, and all recalls to be enforced. please inspect all new and used lots, to include auto auction lots. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| Headlights on new cars too bright and distract oncoming drivers. very dangerous. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| While driving something went under vehicle and ruptured the plastic fuel tank. fuel started leaking from the tank. dealer has vehicle currently. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 03/27/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I spilled a cup of coffee over the shifter in my car. the electric in the car completely shut down. this included brakes, steering, engine, windows and door locks. as i was traveling on an uphill exit ramp. i was able to bring the car to a stop without an accident. when i called mercedes, they asked if i spilled something. i asked why and they said this was the fifth complaint they had at that service station about the power/electric going off when there was a spill in the area of the shifter. i think this is a dangerous design since they put the coffee holder directly over the shifter. apparently, mercedes puts the computer system below the shifter. this could have resulted in a serious crash if i was traveleing at highway speed and the power shut down. thank you. i have the repair slip if you need to know the precise parts that were replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/05/2002 | 5 | 02/01/2001 | |
| The series of problems: ac/heater fan,hands free phone, gps problem, transmission shifting, engine warning light,air leak, wiper problem , sun roof & airconditiong. the phone & gps are still not resolve. mbz does not recognize there is a problem | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Cup holder design tends to rotate forward and dump cup upon braking. on this occurrence, hard braking was necessary due to another car cutting in front of mine. the coffee cup was dumped forward, and spilled into the center console/gear shift area. this completely disabled and disconnected the transmission due to moisture penetration of the electronic shift mechanism. the disablement occurred in a traffic lane on a 55 mph speed limit road. i was nearly rear-ended several times before being able to get the car moved using a limp home mode with the assistance of a mechanic from mb teleaid. i feel that the design allowing the transmission to become totally disabled and completely disconnect due to liquid spillage from the oem cupholder is a serious defect which needs to be addressed by retrofitting a rubber seal or other similar solution. the seriousness and safety issue is underscored by the fact that i was nearly rear-ended on a high speed road by several cars while my car was stopped and totally disabled in a traffic lane.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/30/2000 | 5 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Car will not completly stop on each incident will pull toward to drivers side. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Cup holder design tends to rotate forward and dump cup upon braking. on this occurrence, hard braking was necessary due to another car cutting in front of mine. the coffee cup was dumped forward, and spilled into the center console/gear shift area. this completely disabled and disconnected the transmission due to moisture penetration of the electronic shift mechanism. the disablement occurred in a traffic lane on a 55 mph speed limit road. i was nearly rear-ended several times before being able to get the car moved using a limp home mode with the assistance of a mechanic from mb teleaid. i feel that the design allowing the transmission to become totally disabled and completely disconnect due to liquid spillage from the oem cupholder is a serious defect which needs to be addressed by retrofitting a rubber seal or other similar solution. the seriousness and safety issue is underscored by the fact that i was nearly rear-ended on a high speed road by several cars while my car was stopped and totally disabled in a traffic lane.*ak | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 05/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| This is a request for vehicle safety inspections on all mercedes benz and bmw models from 2000 - 2010 for parts, defects, tires, and all recalls to be enforced. please inspect all new and used lots, to include auto auction lots. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/05/2002 | 5 | 02/01/2001 | |
| The series of problems: ac/heater fan,hands free phone, gps problem, transmission shifting, engine warning light,air leak, wiper problem , sun roof & airconditiong. the phone & gps are still not resolve. mbz does not recognize there is a problem | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 04/05/2002 | 5 | 02/01/2001 | |
| The series of problems: ac/heater fan,hands free phone, gps problem, transmission shifting, engine warning light,air leak, wiper problem , sun roof & airconditiong. the phone & gps are still not resolve. mbz does not recognize there is a problem | |||