2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,419 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The stop lamp switch, which activates the stop lamps, ant-lock brakes, traction control mechanisms, on my 2001 mercedes benz e320 has needed to be replaced 4 times in the past 5 years. The part number”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2009 · Electrical system
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz e-320. While changing the tire to the spare, the contact did not use the special spare nuts. When she attempted to enter onto the highway, the mounts in the wh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2008 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E320, E320 (Wagon), E320 4Matic, E320 4Matic (Wagon), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 21–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.2/4.3/5.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz E Class model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz E Class model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 1 | 7 |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 1 | 38 |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 1 | 21 |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 1 | 16 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 1 | 38 |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 0 | 24 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 1 | 13 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 0 | 34 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 0 | 8 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 4 | 45 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 4 | 15 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 3 | 9 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 1 | 10 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class
How do I know if my 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.