2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
0 recalls — 54 complaints — 26 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
54 total complaints
8 crashes 6 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 2, 2022
Incident date: Apr 2, 2022
Unknown, the car filled with smoke from within the dashboard on driver side.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2, 2022
Incident date: Apr 2, 2022
Unknown, the car filled with smoke from within the dashboard on driver side.
Fire
AIR BAGS
Jan 25, 2021
Incident date: Jan 23, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG AND SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF TO THE SHOULDER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO ... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Dec 2, 2020
Incident date: Dec 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF SEAL DISINTEGRATED AND CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS 2008 MODEL VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE 2001 VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 28, 2019
Incident date: Dec 26, 2018
SRS LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOARD. CAR WAS CHECKED IN A REPAIR SHOP. DIAGNOSTICS INDICATE A CODE WHICH HAD RECALL ISSUES. I CALLED A MERCEDES DEALER TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEM BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THIS. WHAT IS TO BE DONE WHEN AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS? THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE!!
ENGINE
Feb 5, 2019
Incident date: Jan 26, 2019
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. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE CAR WAS IN GOOD MAIN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2019
Incident date: Jan 26, 2019
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. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE CAR WAS IN GOOD MAIN... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Oct 13, 2016
Incident date: Oct 7, 2016
IGNITION AND KEY DEFECTS CAUSES CAR TO STOP RUNNING AND STALL. STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 13, 2016
Incident date: Oct 7, 2016
IGNITION AND KEY DEFECTS CAUSES CAR TO STOP RUNNING AND STALL. STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Oct 13, 2016
Incident date: Oct 7, 2016
IGNITION AND KEY DEFECTS CAUSES CAR TO STOP RUNNING AND STALL. STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 5, 2016
Incident date: Feb 4, 2016
WHEN VEH. IS STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR JUST IN A PARKING LOT, IT STALLS OR WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY. EVENTUALLY IT STARTS AND AWAY WE GO. NEVER A WARNING WHATSOEVER. ALL FLUIDS ARE FULL AND BATTERY IS GOOD. REC. FUEL(GAS) IS ALWAYS USED.
ENGINE
Feb 5, 2016
Incident date: Feb 4, 2016
WHEN VEH. IS STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR JUST IN A PARKING LOT, IT STALLS OR WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY. EVENTUALLY IT STARTS AND AWAY WE GO. NEVER A WARNING WHATSOEVER. ALL FLUIDS ARE FULL AND BATTERY IS GOOD. REC. FUEL(GAS) IS ALWAYS USED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 17, 2015
Incident date: Aug 17, 2015
DEFECTIVE INSULATION ON THE WIRING FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING. IT APPEARS THIS PROBLEM IS CATALYZED BY HEAT. INSULATION CRUMBLES AND LEAVE BARE WIRE EXPOSED, CAUSING SHORTAGE AND FAILURE/MELTING OF LIGHT SOCKET. OBVIOUSLY, MERCEDES BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA REALIZED ISSUE BUT S NOT COMPELLED TO MAKE R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2014
Incident date: Feb 4, 2010
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR WATER FROM A CUP IN THE CUPHOLDER DIRECTLY ABOVE THE CENTER CONSOLE WHERE THE GEAR SHIFTER IS LOCATED SPILLED AND SEEPED DOWN INTO AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD THAT WAS LOCATED BENEATH THE CUP HOLDER. THE CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND WAS INOPERABLE.... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 10, 2014
Incident date: Feb 10, 2014
THE PLASTIC COATING ON THE WIRING FOR THE HEADLIGHTS IS COMING OFF LEAVING EXPOSED COPPER WIRES THAT SHORT OUT CAUSING HEADLIGHTS, ETC. TO FAIL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 10, 2014
Incident date: Feb 10, 2014
THE PLASTIC COATING ON THE WIRING FOR THE HEADLIGHTS IS COMING OFF LEAVING EXPOSED COPPER WIRES THAT SHORT OUT CAUSING HEADLIGHTS, ETC. TO FAIL. *TR
ENGINE
Jan 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AND DISCOVERED THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, HE TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT ... Read more
STEERING
Jan 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AND DISCOVERED THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, HE TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 8, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AND DISCOVERED THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, HE TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND IT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 24, 2013
Incident date: Nov 7, 2011
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLAMP STOPPED WORKING. WE CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WE NOTED THAT THE SOCKET FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM APPEARED BURNT. WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO REWIRED THE RIGHT FRONT LOW BEAM LIGHT SOCKET AND WIRE HARNESS. AFT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 24, 2013
Incident date: Nov 7, 2011
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLAMP STOPPED WORKING. WE CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WE NOTED THAT THE SOCKET FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM APPEARED BURNT. WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO REWIRED THE RIGHT FRONT LOW BEAM LIGHT SOCKET AND WIRE HARNESS. AFT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 24, 2013
Incident date: Apr 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FACIAL, CHIN, KNEE, SHOULDER, NECK, AND BACK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 31, 2013
Incident date: Jan 26, 2013
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. THE MERCEDES WILL PROBABLY BE A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO DAMAGE T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Dec 6, 2012
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
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. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THERE WAS LEAKAGE OF RADIATOR FLUID ON THE GROUND.... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Dec 6, 2012
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
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. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THERE WAS LEAKAGE OF RADIATOR FLUID ON THE GROUND.... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 17, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2011
2001 MERCEDES BENZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO COMPLAINT CONCERNING CLOUDING OF THE HEADLIGHTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE $450 TO REPLACE TWO POLYCARBONATE HEADLIGHT COVERS. THE CONSUMER FOUND ANOTHER COMPANY TO REPLACE THEM FOR $100. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED SHORTLY AF... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 17, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2011
2001 MERCEDES BENZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO COMPLAINT CONCERNING CLOUDING OF THE HEADLIGHTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE $450 TO REPLACE TWO POLYCARBONATE HEADLIGHT COVERS. THE CONSUMER FOUND ANOTHER COMPANY TO REPLACE THEM FOR $100. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED SHORTLY AF... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 1, 2011
Incident date: Jul 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 320E. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS AWAITING THE RESULTS FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 19, 2011
Incident date: Jul 19, 2011
2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320. FRONT SPRING PERCH SURROUNDING PERCH STRUCTURE IS RUSTING THROUGH UNDERNEATH THE FACTORY UNDERCOATING. WE HAVE A 2" RUST THROUGH RIGHT NEXT TO THE SPRING PERCH. SURROUND PERIMTETER OF AROUND 5" RADIUS SHOW EXTENSIVE RUST OF VARIOUS DEGREE. THE RUST IS SO EXTENSIVE THAT IT CO... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 23, 2010
Incident date: Jun 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E 320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CUP HOLDER WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE GEAR SHIFT AND WHEN LIQUID SPILLS INTO THE GEAR SHIFT, IT SHUTS THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT SHORTED OUT THE CONTROLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UNTIL IT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 23, 2010
Incident date: Jun 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E 320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CUP HOLDER WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE GEAR SHIFT AND WHEN LIQUID SPILLS INTO THE GEAR SHIFT, IT SHUTS THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT SHORTED OUT THE CONTROLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UNTIL IT... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Aug 5, 2010
Incident date: Jul 20, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW COLLAPSED INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE THE GLASS FROM THE DOOR PANEL. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE REAR WINDOW REGULATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDOW... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 22, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2001 MERCEDES E-320. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT WITH HEADLIGHT COVERS AND REQUESTS MONEY TO REPLACE THEM. *TGW SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THEN THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A SQUEAL, WHICH THE LOCAL DEALER INSISTED WAS THE AC FAN, BUT IT WAS NO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 22, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2001 MERCEDES E-320. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT WITH HEADLIGHT COVERS AND REQUESTS MONEY TO REPLACE THEM. *TGW SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THEN THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A SQUEAL, WHICH THE LOCAL DEALER INSISTED WAS THE AC FAN, BUT IT WAS NO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Apr 30, 2009
Incident date: Mar 10, 2009
ON MARCH 10, 2009, I WAS PARKING MY 2001 E320 MERCEDES AT THE CITADEL MILITARY CAMPUS, WHEN SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE I WAS PARKING AND THEN THE CAR WAS ENGULFED INTO FLAMES.. *TR
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 29, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2008
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH ON A SMOOTH STRAIGHT ROAD, RIGHT FRONT UPPER COIL SPRING PERCH BROKE FREE FROM CHASSIS DUE TO RUST FAILURE OF SPRING PERCH CAUSING A LOAD NOISE AND THE CAR SLUMPED TO ONE SIDE. TIRES WERE CHANGED JUST TWO WEEKS EARLIER WITH NO SIGN OF TROUBLE. CAR IS IN THE REPAIR SHO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 3, 2007
Incident date: Feb 28, 2007
TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT TURN OFF. MAKING A LEFT TURN CAUSES THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TO TURN ON AND VICE VERSA. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 26, 2007
Incident date: Jan 16, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNSW A 2001 MERCEDES E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE WHEN SHE STARTED TO SMELL FUMES. THE CONTACT COULD NOT FIND WHERE THE FUMES WERE COMING FROM. SHE THEN CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS THE CAUSE OF ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 7, 2007
Incident date: Jul 9, 2004
MERCEDES BENZ EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR 10 YEARS. THIS WAS ONLY DONE FOR 220/215 ( S/CL) MODELS. I HAVE A 2001 E 320 MODEL [XXX] IDENTIFICATION NO. [XXX] MY CAR HAS THE SAME INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROBLEMS AS THE MODEL WHICH THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY. THEY NEED TO STEP U... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Nov 27, 2006
Incident date: Nov 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DASH BOARD WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE DUE TO INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION AND THE GAUGES WERE DIFFICULT TO READ. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V028000, REGARDING THE INTERIOR LIGHTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jul 18, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2001 E320 COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jul 18, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2001 E320 COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 11, 2005
Incident date: Mar 7, 2003
DT: THE CONTACT STATES HIS CLIENT HAD A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING THAT IS PART OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THERE WAS A FRONT END COLLISION WHERE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS THE REASON THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 24, 2005
Incident date: Mar 3, 2005
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP UPON MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT SLAMMED INTO THE WALL. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED IN WARD. VEHICLE TOWED. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THIS WAS A LEASE... Read more
Crash
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Mar 24, 2005
Incident date: Mar 3, 2005
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP UPON MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT SLAMMED INTO THE WALL. UPON IMPACT, FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED IN WARD. VEHICLE TOWED. NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THIS WAS A LEASE... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Feb 23, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2004
THE BATTERY, LOCATED IN A METAL COMPARTMENT UNDER THE REAR SEAT, EXPLODED. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT MERCEDES-BENZ WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *TC *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 10, 2004
Incident date: Jul 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CONSUMER PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLE, AND THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR IT. ALSO, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 27, 2003
Incident date: Jul 24, 2003
OIL SENDING SENSOR COMES ON STATING I HAVE TO MUCH OIL THIS HAS GONE ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2001 I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK THREE TIMES BUT THE MECHANIC CLAIMS THERE ARE NO CODES. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 2, 2002
SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUID (2-3DROPS) TOTALLY DISABLED THE GEAR SHIFT/TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM IS LOCATED DIRECTLY BELOW CUP HOLDERS. DT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 18, 2002
Incident date: Sep 16, 2002
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND SEAT BELT BECAME DISENGAGED. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT ALL SEAT BELTS WERE DISENGAGED. CONSUMER WAS INJURIED DURING ACCIDENT.*AK *NLM
Crash
1 injured
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EPA Fuel Economy — 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
26 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
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
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
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
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
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)
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
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
020000 SUSPENSION
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI54 30-P-068430
Jul 19, 2018
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
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
Reporting
Apr 4, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Enclosed for your information and pursuant to part 579.5, please find our latest Service and Warranty Bulletins for March, 2016
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"
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
LI05.10-P-058758
Jun 23, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
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"
LI47.20-P-054958
Jul 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
40-P-052794
Apr 20, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
20-P-053398
Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
22-P-052325
Aug 11, 2011
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
XENTRY: 'AIRMATIC- SERVICE REQUIRED' OR 'ELC- SERVICE REQUIRED' IN DISPLAY- 'FC5151- B22/3 (REAR AXLE SENSOR): SIGNAL IMPLAUSIBLE' STORED. *JS
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E320 across all model years (2003–2009).
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Total Recalls
1,515
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
77
Reported Crashes
48
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — Year by Year
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