2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Did a smog check on my mercedes e320 and failed because the engine light would not be on. Checked the repair shop and they said my instrument cluster needed to be replaced, just for the engine light. I saw there is a recall for instrument cluster on mercedes s-class, and would like to let you know that problem also exist in e-class.”
NHTSA complaint #10175507, filed 2006-12“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 2004-05Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior 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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