2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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 stated at various speeds the front end made a creaking noise while turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the lower control arm support link, rear engine transmission mounts, and motor mounts needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10157585, filed 2006-05, 61,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class
21 complaintsInterior lighting
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S 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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