2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

0 recalls — 2 complaints — 28 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Dec 24, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2004
I HAVE A 2001 325I BMW. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS GET SO HOT THAT THEY MELT THE TAIL LIGHT BULB HOLDER AND WIRING. THIS CAUSES A BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE.*AK ON THE NEXT PAGES OF THIS FORM IT ASK FOR A VEHICLE MANUF - I COULD NOT FIND BMW TO CLICK ON SO I CLICKED ON THE MERCEDES . IT WOULD NOT LET ... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW May 25, 2001
Incident date: May 23, 2001
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. THIS IS A REAL HAZARD THAT MUST BE FURTHER INVESTIGATE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E300

28 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
220000 SEATS2
020000 SUSPENSION2
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
010000 STEERING2
LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI54.65-P-072065 Dec 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
LI42.47-P-067502 Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502 Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI27.50-P-071658 Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281 Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI32.22-P-071495 Jul 20, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
LI46 35-P-070153 Aug 19, 2019
010000 STEERING
Assessment of actuating and operating noise from steering
LI35 30-P-058566 Aug 5, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
LI33 30-P-056665 Aug 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI33 30-P-056665 Aug 5, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI91 45-P-066075 Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI54 30-P-068430 Jul 19, 2018
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI54 30-P-068430 Jul 19, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI72 20-P-068322 Jul 2, 2018
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
LI08.30-P-057146 Dec 4, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Various fault codes logged in power electronics control unit
LI07.08-P-060993 Mar 25, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
LI54.10-P-060034 Oct 17, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Vehicle cannot be unlocked (CL), engine does not start - 12V starter battery discharged
LI54.10-P-060034 Oct 17, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle cannot be unlocked (CL), engine does not start - 12V starter battery discharged
LI82.70-P-060004 Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI91.10-P-059373 Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjus
LI82.30-P-059239 Jun 23, 2014
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
LI65.00-P-059054 May 19, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
AIRCAP functions excessively
LI82.85-P-058582 Mar 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
LI46.10-P-057961 Feb 18, 2014
010000 STEERING
Surface damage on steering wheel trim
C1A140101 Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
GI88.40-P-057430 Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI27.00-P-056643 Jul 12, 2013
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.

MERCEDES-BENZ E300 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E300 across all model years (2016–2017).

17 Total Recalls
237 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
8 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ E300 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2017 16 183 View
2016 1 1 View
2009 0 2 View
2002 0 1 View
2001 (current) 0 2
1999 0 15 View
1998 0 13 View
1997 0 12 View
1996 0 1 View
1995 0 7 View

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