2001 Mercedes Benz C Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Class years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz C Class. That ranks 4th out of 14 C Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 29%), typically at around 93,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz C Class 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 | 4 | 29% | 93,100 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 21% | 93,597 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 14% | 42,584 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 14% | 17,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% | 10,784 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 14% | 10,168 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 10,168 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 17,700 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz C Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz C Class.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transmission malfunction (DP05007) — opened Nov 7, 2005, closed Mar 27, 2006.
- Sudden engine shut down (SQ01010) — opened Sep 25, 2001, closed Feb 4, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Battery drain, seems to come from defect in seat controller module. See 19 pages of forum: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w203-c-class/1196568-mercedes-c320-battery-drain-11.html mercedes c240 2001, but many other models and years affected. *tr
2001 mercedes c240. My wife was driving under normal conditions and the accelerator failed. The engine would go full throttle when in gear. She had to call a tow truck to have it towed to mechanic. He found the car computer had said the electronic accelerator was bad. A new accelerator was put in…
Mercedez benz c 240 year 2001 has many defects that required several thousands of dollars . The dealership and the manufacturer did not provide any help.*cw
April nov 2004, i purchased a 2001 c240 mercedes from princeton mercedes in new jersey. One month after driving the car slowed down as if it would not accelerated. I had to take it back in for repair. They told they could not find a problem. However 4/19/08 i experienced the same problem of…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz c240. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the failure was due to a crankshaft center and thermostat issue. The crankshaft center caused the vehicle to overheat and it would not start…
Other Mercedes Benz C Class years
← 2000 C Class · 2002 C Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 C Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 C Class | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 C Class | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 C Class | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 C Class | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 C Class | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 C Class | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 C Class | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 C Class | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 C Class | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 C Class | 49 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz C Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz C Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz C Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Class model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.