2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S55 AMG years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 132,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG 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 | 50% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG.
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
- Instrument cluster failure (PE05062) — opened Nov 10, 2005, closed Feb 8, 2006, led to recall 06V028000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The car panel lost all lights and does not work. *tr
The backlight on the instrument panel lcd is going out on 2 of the 3 screens. The clock and gear indicator is completely obscured. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz S55 AMG years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG?
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 S55 AMG?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S55 AMG model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.