2001 Mercedes-Benz 320 Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 52,737miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 320 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 320. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and steering (4). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,737 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 35%
- Engine cooling4 24%
- Steering4 24%
- Exterior lighting3 18%
- Air bags2 12%
- Brakes2 12%
- Seats2 12%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
- Interior lighting1 5.9%
Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Car is a 2001 c320 mercedes. Battery keeps dying despite replacing with brand new batteries on 2 occasions, only 2 weeks apart. Dealer says it's the seat module draining the battery. My car will not start if I don't drive it for a day or longer. These modules are a defect and needs to be recalled. Fix is to disconnect seat power, which is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10300110, filed 2010-01, 93,000 milesEngine cooling: “Various problems with electrical, heating and cooling, suspension, power steering, lighting, and purge valve systems. Spent 7k in last 3 years alone. Heating and cooling system was removed and reinstalled twice and still does not work right. Struts and steering system completely brakes down every 6 months. I am in the repair shop every 2-3 months! Average out of pocket (after extended warranty) $500... Outrageous (x4 or 5 per year!). Warranty kicks in another 4k per year. My records show 14 visits to mercedes repair shops since november 2004... Insane. This is my first and last mercedes! …”
NHTSA complaint #10213660, filed 2008-01, 39,000 milesSteering: “Vehicle hose clamp broke which caused loss of power steering. There was a recall on a ml320 because the hose clamps weren't safe. Dealership replaced hose clamp. 2 days later the same problem occurred again, the vehicle was picked up by road side assistance. The mechanic stated the clamps that were replaced were no better than the ones before. Service dealer fixed it.”
NHTSA complaint #10032406, filed 2003-08Exterior lighting: “One of the front headlight assembles of my 2001 mb e320 just stopped working. Upon inspection, I found that the wire insulation had vanished - simply disappeared - and there were bare wires coming in contact with each other. I tried wrapping the wire with electrical tape, and this worked for a while, but the light stopped working after a few weeks. This car was in a repair shop for a rear end collision recently, and the service manager noticed the problem. He said that he used to work for Mercedes-Benz, and that this was a common problem with the headlights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10452409, filed 2012-03Mileage when problems were reported
40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 39,000 and 80,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 320 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 320
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | 47,631 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 17 | 52,737 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 17 | 92,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 30 | 51,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 39 | 104,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 19 | 190,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 14 | 108,921 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 29 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 49 | 136,202 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz 320 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 320 have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 320 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 320 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 320 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,737 miles and the middle half falls between 39,000 and 80,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.