2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 10% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,250 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dt: consumer went to start the vehicle and discovered that electrical components such as navigation, radio/cd, telephone, voice command, gas gauges, and power windows were not working. Since then the brake lights and turn signals were replaced twice, and will be replaced the third time in less than a year. Took vehicle to a dealer and contacted mercedes ,who said they could replace navigation and the radio/cd which s\were connected by same computer for $3,000. Dealer did not know why this happened, but there was an electrical short. Have not been replaced or repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10131420, filed 2005-08, 50,500 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility). The contact called an unknown Mercedes-Benz dealer, located in mesa, az, and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the sunroof failed close, causing water to leak into the vehicle during a car wash. The contact stated hat the roof lining was damaged from the water. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326538, filed 2020-05, 230,000 miles“Head rest is not supporting neck properly. There is a 2 inch gap in between head rest and seat. Dealer was notified. . Consumer stated the factory rep looked at the headrests and was suprised of their position, the brake disc are slightly grooved at 3300m, also the electronic mirrors do not work at times, the mirrors will change positions on their own.”
NHTSA complaint #8003738, filed 2002-02“The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11468619, filed 2022-06“On the upper surface of the dashboard, there is a large heart-shaped vent for the ventilating system that reflects off the windshield, causing restricted visibility and distraction for the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #561884, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 24V874000Nov 19, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C320 2001–2005, E320 2003–2009, C230 2002–2007 +20 more
- 22V954000Dec 23, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C320 2001–2005, C230 2002–2007, CLS550 2006–2011 +18 more
- 19V918000Dec 20, 2019Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C320 2001–2005, E320 2003–2009, C230 2003–2007 +21 more
Related service bulletins
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320
26 complaintsSeats
19 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320
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.
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