2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS
The 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS has received a total of 33 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints), and Interior Lighting (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
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 09-12-09. *TR
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 09-12-09. *TR
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 09-12-09. *TR
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 09-12-09. *TR
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 WARNING LABEL ON THE SPARE TIRE TO PREVENT THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE NUTS AND BOLTS, REAR HUBS AND AXLE, BRAKE ROTORS, SHOES, CALIPERS, DRIVESHAFT, SPRINGS, SHACKLES, AND TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SHE SHOULD HAVE READ THE INFORMATION IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL PRIOR TO CHANGING THE TIRE. THEY REFUSED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 99,485. UPDATED 10/14/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A SECOND BLOWOUT. UPDATED 10/15/08. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
8210196 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE MODELS. MODEL 170, 202, 208 AND 210 MODELS. FRONT FOG LAMP(S) INOPERATIVE. MERCEDES-BENZ. *TT MODEL YEARS: 1994-2004. UPDATED 09/09/08. *PE
076139 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR MASS SENSORS. *MJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS
- 1996 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 18 complaints
- 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 43 complaints
- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 31 complaints
- 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 20 complaints
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 61 complaints
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS (current)
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 8 complaints
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 69 complaints
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 19 complaints
- 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 10 complaints
- 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS — 11 complaints
Other MERCEDES BENZ Models
- MERCEDES BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints