Model year
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 15 complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 59 complaints under E300, E320, and E430. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (2), INTERIOR LIGHTING (2). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 34 complaints
- 2001 15 complaints
- 2002 8 complaints
- 2003 45 complaints
- 2004 15 complaints
- 2005 9 complaints
- 2006 10 complaints
- 2007 436 complaints
- 2008 5 complaints
- 2009 85 complaints
- 2010 258 complaints
- 2011 296 complaints
- 2012 235 complaints
- 2013 188 complaints
- 2014 304 complaints
- 2015 57 complaints
- 2016 89 complaints
- 2017 167 complaints
- 2018 71 complaints
- 2019 59 complaints
- 2020 24 complaints
- 2021 25 complaints
- 2022 23 complaints
- 2023 24 complaints
- 2024 12 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| E300 | 0 | 2 |
| E320 | 0 | 38 |
| E430 | 0 | 19 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQ01010 | SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Sep 25, 2001 | Feb 4, 2002 |
| DP05007 | TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Nov 7, 2005 | Mar 27, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E320 · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| E320 4Matic · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| E430 · 4.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| E430 4Matic · 4.3L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| E55 AMG · 5.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| E320 (Wagon) · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| E320 4Matic (Wagon) · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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