Intermittant vibration, (chimy) steering wheel & car at 60 km/hr. - dealer changed front tires, adjusted drive shaft & changed drive shaft, problems persists.
The worst 2001 Mercedes Benz 215 problems
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- Transmission1
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- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 215 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir
- Models 215/220 with engine 137, model year 2000-2002 inspect, if necessary replace cylinder shutoff oil...
- Noises from parking brake cable
- Electrical system in driver or front passenger door nonfunctional
- Instrument cluster replacement procedure
- Check right or left low beam bulb within the instrument cluster's multifunction display, but the low beam...
- Electronic ignition switch (EIS) replacement
- On some vehicles, the steering wheel does not return with east exit/entry feature active
- Subject regarding replacement of comand
- Service information regarding instances of audio muting intermittently for 1 second
What 2001 Mercedes Benz 215 owners say
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Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 215
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz 215 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 215, fewer than a typical 215 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 215?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz 215 have?
No recalls on record.
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