2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class. This model year has 15 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Brake System.
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Worst 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brake System
Hydraulic
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 15 most recent complaints
THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, WHICH ACTIVATES THE STOP LAMPS, ANT-LOCK BRAKES, TRACTION CONTROL MECHANISMS, ON MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320 HAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 5 YEARS. THE PART NUMBER THAT CONTINUALLY GOES BAD IS 001-545-64-09. THE MOST RECENT REPLACEMENT WAS 09…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E-320. WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE TO THE SPARE, THE CONTACT DID NOT USE THE SPECIAL SPARE NUTS. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ENTER ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE MOUNTS IN THE WHEEL LOCKED AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE. THERE WAS NO PRECAUTIONARY WARNIN…
DURING SCHEDULED TIRE ROTATION AT SEARS AUTO SHOP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A LARGE PIECE (APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH IN DIAMETER) OF THE TIRE WAS MISSING. THE MISSING PIECE WAS FROM THE PART OF THE TIRE THAT MAKES CONTACT WITH THE STREET. THE SEARS MANAGER, INFORMED ME THAT THE TIRE IS…
WE DRIVING ALONG ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY WIFE BUMPED A CUP OF COFFEE IN THE CUP HOLDER THAT CAUSED A SMALL AMOUNT OF COFFEE TO SPLASH OUT OF THE CUP AND ONTO THE CONSOLE. IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES A NUMBER OF THINGS HAPPENED, FIRST THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLANK, SPEEDOMETER, TACK, …
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E-320. THE CUP HOLDER LOCATED NEAR THE GEAR SHIFT WHEN HOLDING COLD SUBSTANCES SWEATS AND THE LIQUID LEAKS INTO THE ELECTRONICS OF THE GEAR SHIFT. WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE LEAKING IN THE CUP HOLDER BLEW OUT THE BRAINS OF THE TRANSMISSION …
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY HAS MALFUNCTIONED ON MY 2001 MERCEDES E320. IT IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED IN ALMOST EVERY MARCEDES. THE COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT AND IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *JB
DID A SMOG CHECK ON MY MERCEDES E320 AND FAILED BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD NOT BE ON. CHECKED THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, JUST FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT. I SAW THERE IS A RECALL FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MERCEDES S-CLASS, AND WOULD …
2001 BENZ E320 WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER NOTICED A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE UNTIL THE VEHICLE BECAME UNDRIVABLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO …
POWER WINDOW NOT WORKING, ONE BY ONE EACH POWER WINDOW STOP WORKING. I REPLACE THE MOTOR, THAN 4 MONTHS LATER REPLACED THE WINDOW ASSEMBLY. THIS APPLIES TO THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS. *NM
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. NO ONE WAS INJURED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320 SR. (NAR) *MR THE RADIO DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE TELEPHONE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (…
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 MERCEDES E320. *AK THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE I…
THE AIR BAGS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO IMPACT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SOMETHING PROBABLY HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE SENSORS ARE LOCATED AND CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. *NLM
CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR ARE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FOWARD AND CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A BUILDING, THE DEALER CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class.
Recalls for 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2001 Mercedes Benz E Class — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class has 15 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Brake System (4 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class?▾
#1: Brake System (4 complaints). #2: Hydraulic (4 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class?▾
The 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class has 1 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 15 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class?▾
The 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Brake System issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Mercedes Benz E Class reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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