MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercedes Benz E Class

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2001 Mercedes Benz E Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:05.643Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 38 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2001 15 2002: 8 complaints 2003: 45 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 10 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008
1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 38 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 15 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 45 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2008: 5 complaints 2008
1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 38 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 15 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 45 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2008: 5 complaints 2008

2001: 15 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19920
19937
199438
199521
199616
199738
199824
199913
200034
200115
20028
200345
200415
20059
200610
20085

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

Electrical system

3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Equipment

3 of 15 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing electrical and air conditioner.

Interior lighting

2 of 15 total reports mention: interior lighting.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2001-09-25SQClosed 2002-02-04 Sudden engine shut down
  2. I
    2005-11-07Defect petitionClosed 2006-03-27 Transmission malfunction

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mercedes Benz E Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class 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 E Class?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.