2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class problems
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz C Class has 25 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (28%) concerns electrical system. After that come engine (12%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 28% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 18,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 13 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 18,000 miles.
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
C240 model. There is vibration and a slapping noise while driving at speeds of 35-70 MPH. The steering wheel shakes excessively as well. Tires were replaced, wheel alignment was performed and camber / caster were adjusted however problem still exist. Consumer was then told that his driving habits and the variable weather changes caused the problem.
C240 model. Consumer states that rims on the right side of the vehcle were found to be bent. Dealer replaced rims.
Vehicle has stopped on the highway twice. Once he had it towed to the dealer and was told that it was a grounding problem. The second time he had it towed, he was told that they could not find any problem. Then he begun to have problems opening the vehicle with the key, then once the vehicle was open then it would not enter the ignition to start the auto. He thinks this car is a lemon. Vehicle is a mercedes c20, 2001. Ts
Various problems with 2001 mercedes c240. The keyless entry remote failed intermittently. The windshield washer aimed too high. The FM radio reception was poor. The clutch was rubbing. The SRS light illuminated on the dash.