2001 Mercedes Benz S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz S. That is the most of any S model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 112,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz S 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 | 1 | 100% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Mercedes Benz S recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz S.
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.
2001 mercedes s500 instrument panel goes dark while on interstate at highway speed. No turn signal indicator ,speed, lights, temp or gas gauge. Discover recall notice in 2006 but vin numbers not included.. Also found out that mercedes would replace cluster if failed within 10 years of in service…
Other Mercedes Benz S years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz S?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz S?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.