MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercedes Benz M Class

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2001 Mercedes Benz M Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:35:13.072Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz M Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaints 2008
2001: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19985
199918
200025
20015
20025
200310
20040
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH INJURY
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JUST AS REPORTED IN CONSUMER REPORTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE CAUSING ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS (IE., BRAKE ASSIST, SAFETY BELTS, AIR BAGS) TO FAIL. THE PROBLEM CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS LAST YEAR WHEN THE 4,400 LB. VEHICLE COULD NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050806

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

CRASH INJURY
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JUST AS REPORTED IN CONSUMER REPORTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE CAUSING ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS (IE., BRAKE ASSIST, SAFETY BELTS, AIR BAGS) TO FAIL. THE PROBLEM CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS LAST YEAR WHEN THE 4,400 LB. VEHICLE COULD NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050806

EQUIPMENT

1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010216 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN ALL ACTIVITY MODULE II (AAM II) COULD HAVE A SUB-COMPONENT THAT COULD CAUSE THE MODULE TO INTERMITTENTLY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE AAM II CONTROLS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AAM II. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY W

Campaign 01V061000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030616 — steering

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HOSE CLAMP ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING COOLER. DURING CLAMP REPLACEMENT, THE POWER STEERING COOLING HOSE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 03V121000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070201 — PE (closed 20070711)

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION

I 20080311 — RQ (closed 20080917)

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK

I 20080428 — EA (closed 20091216)

BRAKE LINE CHAFE

R 20081115 — steering

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 125,228 MY 1998-2004 M-CLASS VEHICLES. THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLA

Remedy: AN EARLIER RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT A FUTURE LEAKAGE OR FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING HOSE CONNECTION (PLEASE SEE 03V121). SINCE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE T

Campaign 08V465000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101221 — PE (closed 20110504)

Brake lamp switch failure.

R 20111020 — vehicle speed control

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2002 M-CLASS AND MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 M-CLASS AMG VEHICLES. THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO DISENGAGE THE SY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 11V208000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mercedes Benz M Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V061000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V121000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V465000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V208000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz M 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 M Class?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz M Class have?

4 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.