MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercedes Benz E300

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2001 Mercedes Benz E300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:14.011Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2001: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19956
19961
19978
19989
199913
20012
20021
20092

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Exterior lighting

1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.

Show complaint excerpts

I have a 2001 325I BMW. The rear brake lights get so hot that they melt the tail light bulb holder and wiring.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-24

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing side/window.

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While driving down the hiway my passenger side curtain and rear side door air bags deployed for no reason at all. There was no reason why they deployed but the scared the hell out of me and nearly cause me to crash the car into other vehicals.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-25

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mercedes Benz E300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz E300 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 E300?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz E300 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.