2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,596miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,596 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz c240. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the failure was due to a crankshaft center and thermostat issue. The crankshaft center caused the vehicle to overheat and it would not start until the engine cooled off. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $700. A diagnostic was performed, which showed that additional repairs would also be needed. The manufacturer stated that there was no warranty; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265511, filed 2009-04, 72,193 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 3 | 20% |
| 2003 | 2 | 22% |
| 2002 | 5 | 16% |
| 2001 | 3 | 21% |
| 2000 | 2 | 25% |
| 1999 | 1 | 14% |
| 1996 | 2 | 33% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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