2001 Mercedes Benz E320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz E320. That ranks 10th out of 15 E320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 34%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 38owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 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 | 13 | 34% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 18% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 16% | 48,700 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 13% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 8% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 8% | 102,885 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% | 116,693 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | 199,240 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 153,769 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 25 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz E320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz E320.
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.
Unknown, the car filled with smoke from within the dashboard on driver side.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the passenger's side air bag and side curtain air bags inadvertently deployed without warning or impact. The contact pulled off to the shoulder to inspect the vehicle and saw that there was no damage to…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF SEAL DISINTEGRATED AND CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS 2008 MODEL VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE 2001 VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE…
Srs light appears on dashboard. Car was checked in a repair shop. Diagnostics indicate a code which had recall issues. I called a mercedes dealer to discuss the problem but was told there was no recalls on this. What is to be done when an accident happens? This is a safety issue!!
Engine caught on fire while vehicle was idling in park in the driveway. Completely destroyed the vehicle in 10-15 minutes. Fire started under the hood. I believe that there was an electrical problem that induced the fire but unable to be sure. Photos are available if needed. The car was in good…
Other Mercedes Benz E320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 E320 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 E320 | 10 | 3 |
| 2007 E320 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 E320 | 41 | 4 |
| 2005 E320 | 231 | 3 |
| 2004 E320 | 203 | 2 |
| 2003 E320 | 214 | 2 |
| 2002 E320 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 38 | 0 |
| 2000 E320 | 44 | 0 |
| 1999 E320 | 83 | 0 |
| 1998 E320 | 37 | 0 |
| 1997 E320 | 63 | 0 |
| 1996 E320 | 45 | 0 |
| 1995 E320 | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz E320?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz E320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E320 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.