Equipment Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz E Class

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

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Mercedes Benz E Class

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Conditioner problems
1
Radio/tape Cd Player problems
1
Electrical Equipment problems
1

Air Conditioner problem #1

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.

Radio/tape Cd Player problem #2

Various problems with 2001 Mercedes Benz e320 sr. (nar) the radio did not function properly. The interior lights did not function properly. The telephone did not function properly, the electronic stability program (esp) did not function properly. The brake assist system (bas) did not function properly. The turn signals do not work. The cruise control does not function on most occasions.

Electrical Equipment problem #3

Intermittently while driving, the engine completely died. The dealer has been unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle is a 2001 mercedes e320. The engine would shut off intermittently. After about 5 minutes the vehicle would restart. The consumer took the vehicle in several times for repair but the problem could not be found. The washer tube came off and caused washer fluid to leak. The fuel gauge failed which caused it to read incorrectly. The head rest motor failed.


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



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