While engaging to a complete stop, brake engaged- at the rate of 5 MPH, the car suddenly surged forward becoming airborne through a store window, landing halfway into the store and the rear of the car hanging in the air outside of the store. There was no indication of forewarning, such as a jolt or a feeling of accelerations to the occupants.
The worst 2001 Mercedes Benz 400 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 400 1
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What 2001 Mercedes Benz 400 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Want car replaced. No safety defect.
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Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 400
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz 400 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 400, close to a typical 400 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 400?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz 400 have?
No recalls on record.
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