2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,431miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,431 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 stop lamp switch, which activates the stop lamps, ant-lock brakes, traction control mechanisms, on my 2001 mercedes benz e320 has needed to be replaced 4 times in the past 5 years. The part number that continually goes bad is 001-545-64-09. The most recent replacement was 09-12-09.”
NHTSA complaint #10283940, filed 2009-09, 128,431 miles“Various problems with 2001 mercedes benz e320 sr. (nar) the radio did not function properly. The interior lights did not function properly. The telephone did not function properly, the electronic stability program (esp) did not function properly. The brake assist system (bas) did not function properly. The turn signals do not work. The cruise control does not function on most occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #10073329, filed 2004-05“2001 benz e320 wheel bearings failed. ***nar*** the consumer noticed a scraping noise coming from the front passengers side of the vehicle. The noise became progressively worse until the vehicle became undrivable. The consumer also noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the vehicle needed new bearings on both front wheels and a new left spindle, rotor and brake pads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157340, filed 2006-05“While applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop. This caused consumer's vehicle to collide with the vehicle in front. No one was injured, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic could not duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10095449, filed 2004-10Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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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