MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercedes Benz C320

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2001 Mercedes Benz C320
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:06:30.062Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz C320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 2001: 63 complaints 2001 2002: 68 complaints 2002 2003: 22 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007
2001: 63 complaints
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YearComplaints
200163
200268
200322
200415
200515
20062
20072

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 37%

37% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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REALLY DAD EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT CONTROL MODULES DRAINING BATTERY WHEN KEY OFF MY CAR STARTED ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD .!! TWO TIMES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140120

SEATS 27%

27% of complaints: seats — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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REALLY DAD EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT CONTROL MODULES DRAINING BATTERY WHEN KEY OFF MY CAR STARTED ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD .!! TWO TIMES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140120

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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CONSUMER WAS PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING SPACE TO PARK AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041208

WHEN THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, CONSUMER HAS BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FOR PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION AND NOISE WITHOUT REMEDY. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20010717

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20200710 — visibility

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 19V918000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230203 — visibility

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918.

Campaign 22V954000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250110 — visibility

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 24V874000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mercedes Benz C320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V918000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V954000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V874000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz C320 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz C320?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz C320 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.