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Exterior lightingPart report

2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
17,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,700 miles.

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

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008646%
2006111%
200213%
2001214%

Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 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