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2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
10,168miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,168 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Various problems with 2001 mercedes c240. The keyless entry remote failed intermittently. The windshield washer aimed too high. The fm radio reception was poor. The clutch was rubbing. The srs light illuminated on the dash.”

NHTSA complaint #10073800, filed 2004-05, 10,168 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008215%
2006111%
2005120%
2004213%
2003111%
200117%
1999114%
1998117%
199512%

Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology