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The worst 2001 Mercedes Benz E300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Lights1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mercedes Benz E300 35
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Washer fluid system leaks
- Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats...
What 2001 Mercedes Benz E300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving down the hiway my passenger side curtain and rear side door air bags deployed for no reason at all. There was no reason why they deployed but the scared the hell out of me and nearly cause me to crash the car into other vehicals. This is a real hazard that must be further investigated. Please help!!!
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Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz E300
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz E300 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes Benz E300, close to a typical E300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes Benz E300?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz E300 have?
No recalls on record.
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