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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
199,240miles
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 E320, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 199,240 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.

“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz E320. The contact stated the rear driver side window collapsed into the door panel. The contact was unable to retrieve the glass from the door panel. The dealer advised that the rear window regulator would need to be replaced. The dealer replaced the window at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 38,479. Updated 10/26/10. Updated 10/26/10”

NHTSA complaint #10347467, filed 2010-08, 38,479 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200612%
200552%
200452%
200331%
200214%
200125%
200049%
199967%
1998411%
199712%
199522%

Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320

Electrical system
13 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology