Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz E Class

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
1
Instrument Panel problems
1
Alternator/generator/regulator problems
1

Electrical System problem #1

The stop lamp switch, which activates the stop lamps, ant-lock brakes, traction control mechanisms, on my 2001 Mercedes Benz e320 has needed to be replaced 4 times in the past 5 years. The part number that continually goes bad is 001-545-64-09. The most recent replacement was 09-12-09.

Instrument Panel problem #2

Instrument cluster display has malfunctioned on my 2001 mercedes e320. It is a problem that has occurred in almost every marcedes. The company is aware of the defect and it should be recalled.

Alternator/generator/regulator problem #3

2001 benz e320 wheel bearings failed. ***** the consumer noticed a scraping noise coming from the front passengers side of the vehicle. The noise became progressively worse until the vehicle became undrivable. The consumer also noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the vehicle needed new bearings on both front wheels and a new left spindle, rotor and brake pads. The dealer has replaced the instrument cluster (3 times), fuel level sensor, oil level sensor, a/c control and regulators ( 3 times), steering lock and key, right headlight assembly, both catalytic converters and the right rear window regulator. All these repairs were covered under warranty.


Electrical System related problems in other Mercedes Benz E Class model year vehicles:



E Class Service Bulletins
E Class Safety Recalls
E Class Defect Investigations