MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercedes Benz E320

▲ Better than typical
2001 Mercedes Benz E320
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:34.207Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2006: 41 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009
2001: 38 complaints
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YearComplaints
199411
199596
199645
199763
199837
199983
200044
200138
200223
2003214
2004203
2005231
200641
200717
200810
20098

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Unknown, the car filled with smoke from within the dashboard on driver side.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220402

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY. COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE VEHICLE IN 10-15 MINUTES. FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. I BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INDUCED THE FIRE BUT UNABLE TO BE SURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190205

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A NEAR HEAD ON COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 40 MPH WITH SECONDARY VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX. 50 MPH. SECONDARY VEHICLE IMPACTED THE MERCEDES NEARLY HEAD ON. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE MERCEDES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130131

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING STALL AT WORK AND ABOUT TO COME TO A STAND STILL AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED JUMPED THE CURB AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A WALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121206

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING STALL AT WORK AND ABOUT TO COME TO A STAND STILL AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED JUMPED THE CURB AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A WALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121206

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY. COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE VEHICLE IN 10-15 MINUTES. FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. I BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INDUCED THE FIRE BUT UNABLE TO BE SURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190205

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mercedes Benz E320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2006 ▲ 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz E320?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz E320 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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