Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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ABC HIGH PRESSURE HOSE
Engine and engine cooling
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.
- Consequence
- THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Repair progress not yet reported19,924 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V263000
Listed for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Not checked against your VIN.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE
Interior lighting
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
- Consequence
- DUE TO INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION, THE DRIVER WILL BE UNABLE TO READ THE GAUGES AND INDICATORS, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULES. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES. PHASE I WAS MAILED OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 7,500 OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. PHASE II AND PHASE III IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Repair progress not yet reported36,911 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 06V028000
Listed for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Not checked against your VIN.
MERCEDES-BENZ/BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER
Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER, THE SIZE OF THE ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR OF THE HOLDER MAY BE BELOW APPROPRIATE TOLERANCES.
- Consequence
- CONSEQUENTLY, THE ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR OF THE BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER MAY DISSIPATE MORE HEAT THAN THE PLASTIC FUSE HOLDER WAS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE HOLDER AND DISABLING OF THE BLOWER MOTOR AND THE ABILITY TO DEFROST OR DEFOG THE WINDSHILED IN COLD OR HOT AND HUMID WEATHER CONDITIONS. DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Repair progress not yet reported54,454 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V227000
Listed for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Not checked against your VIN.
MERCEDES-BENZ/TRUNK FLOOR MATS/STATIC DISCHARGE
Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE STATIC BUILD-UP IN THE TRUNK FLOOR MATS CAN CAUSE A STATIC DISCHARGE WHEN INDIVIDUALS MOVE OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT.
- Consequence
- THIS CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, INCLUDING THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STATIC INSULATION PANEL BETWEEN THE CARPET AND THE VEHICLE BATTERY WHICH WILL PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Repair progress not yet reported65,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V338000
Listed for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Not checked against your VIN.
MERCEDES-BENZ/BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR
Equipment · appliance · air conditioner
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN INTERNAL DEFECT IN THE CIRCUITRY OF THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR, THE REGULATOR MAY OVERHEAT.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD CAUSE SURROUNDING PLASTIC, INSULATION, AND WIRING TO DEFORM AND POSSIBLY MELT OR BURN.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR.
Repair progress not yet reported7,100 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V141000
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Owner complaints (81)
81 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
4involved a fire
3injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 33 | 40.7% |
| Suspension | 21 | 25.9% |
| Interior lighting | 17 | 21% |
| Air bags | 4 | 4.9% |
| Equipment | 4 | 4.9% |
| Visibility | 4 | 4.9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 3.7% |
| Steering | 2 | 2.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2.5% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1.2% |
How 2000 compares with other S-Class years
Best and worst S-Class years →19966
19972
19982
19999
200081
200136
200248
200328
200415
20052
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 81 | 5 |
| 2001 | 36 | 5 |
| 2002 | 48 | 2 |
| 2003 | 28 | 2 |
| 2004 | 15 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
This year (2000)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class FAQ
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 07V263000 (engine), 06V028000 (lighting), 04V227000 (electrical), 02V338000 (electrical), 00V141000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class problems?
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (33), Suspension (21), Interior lighting (17) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2000 S-Class compare with other years?
Among the 1996–2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class model years at least five years old, the 1997 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2000 the most (81). The 2000 drew 81. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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