2001 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Mercedes-Benz E 300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E 300.

Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz E 300 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2004-12-24, Exterior Lighting
I HAVE A 2001 325I BMW. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS GET SO HOT THAT THEY MELT THE TAIL LIGHT BULB HOLDER AND WIRING. THIS CAUSES A BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE.*AK ON THE NEXT PAGES OF THIS FORM IT ASK FOR A VEHICLE MANUF - I COULD NOT FIND BMW TO CLICK ON SO I CLICKED ON THE MERCEDES . IT WOULD NOT LET ME GO ON UNTIL I CLICKED ON A MAKERS NAME.

2001-05-25, Air Bags
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!!!*AK

2001 Mercedes-Benz E 300 questions

Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E 300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E 300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz E 300?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mercedes-Benz E 300 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.