2001 Mercedes Benz 320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 320. That ranks 5th out of 8 320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 66,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz 320 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 35% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 24% | 37,870 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 24% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 18% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 18% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12% | 52,737 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 12% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 6% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 6% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 6% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz 320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 320.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Mercedes 2001 c 320. Power seat control module for both driver and passenger drain the battery to a extent that car can not be started up. New battery!!!!!!!!!! *tr
One of the front headlight assembles of my 2001 mb e320 just stopped working. Upon inspection, i found that the wire insulation had vanished - simply disappeared - and there were bare wires coming in contact with each other. I tried wrapping the wire with electrical tape, and this worked for a…
Car is a 2001 c320 mercedes. Battery keeps dying despite replacing with brand new batteries on 2 occasions, only 2 weeks apart. Dealer says it's the seat module draining the battery. My car will not start if i don't drive it for a day or longer. These modules are a defect and needs to be recalled…
Car is a 2001 c320 mercedes. Battery keeps dying despite replacing with brand new batteries on 2 occasions, only 1 month apart. Dealer says it's the seat module draining the battery. My car will not start if i don't drive it for a day or longer. These modules are a defect and needs to be recalled…
Various problems with electrical, heating and cooling, suspension, power steering, lighting, and purge valve systems. Spent 7k in last 3 years alone. Heating and cooling system was removed and reinstalled twice and still does not work right. Struts and steering system completely brakes down every 6…
Other Mercedes Benz 320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 320 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 320 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 320 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 320 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 320 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 320 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 320 | 29 | 0 |
See all Mercedes Benz 320 problems by year, every Mercedes Benz model, or the Mercedes Benz VIN decoder.
Similar Mercedes Benz models
Embed this 2001 Mercedes Benz 320 badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 320?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz 320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz 320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 320 model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.