2001 Mercedes-Benz E Class Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility 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.
“Intermittently while driving, the engine completely died. The dealer has been unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle is a 2001 mercedes e320. The engine would shut off intermittently. After about 5 minutes the vehicle would restart. The consumer took the vehicle in several times for repair but the problem could not be found. The washer tube came off and caused washer fluid to leak. The fuel gauge failed which caused it to read incorrectly. The head rest motor failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10022108, filed 2003-07“Power window not working, one by one each power window stop working. I replace the motor, than 4 months later replaced the window assembly. This applies to the front and rear windows.”
NHTSA complaint #10142400, filed 2005-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
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 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
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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