MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercedes Benz M Class

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2001 Mercedes Benz M Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:04:28.286Z

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
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2008: 1 complaint 2008

2001: 5 complaints

View as data table
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.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2005-08-06

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

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, most commonly citing latch.

CRASHINJURY

Equipment

1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing electrical.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-02-16Electrical system01V061000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2003-06-16Steering03V121000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2007-02-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-07-11 Electronic stability control malfunction
  4. I
    2008-03-11Recall queryClosed 2008-09-17 Power steering hose leak
  5. I
    2008-04-28Engineering analysisClosed 2009-12-16 Brake line chafe
  6. R
    2008-11-15Steering08V465000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    2010-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-05-04 Brake lamp switch failure.
  8. R
    2011-10-20Vehicle speed control11V208000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mercedes Benz M Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V061000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 03V121000 · Steering
  • Recall 08V465000 · Steering
  • Recall 11V208000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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