2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles.
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.
“While driving at any speed vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Consumer purchased an extended warranty for the vehicle, and the dealer did not honor it. Also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, who said there was nothing they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #10087637, filed 2004-08, 60,500 miles“When pressing accelerator pedal after coming to a complete stop, vehicle will not react until pedal is 1/4 to 1/2 depressed. Then, vehicle will lurch forward. Vehicle is now at the dealer. Consumer stated dealer replaced a part called the me control unit and problem has ceased.”
NHTSA complaint #890562, filed 2001-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 13% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320
13 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320
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.
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