The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 2001
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 4.3L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 4.3L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 49,800 and 136,200 miles. Median 77,300, from 46 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 95,000 | 49,500–151,900 | 17 |
| Airbags | 88,200 | 42,400–180,000 | 7 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 50,000 | 32,200–62,000 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Speed control | 25% |
| Airbags | 15% |
| Engine | 15% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 15% |
| Brakes | 15% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Transmission malfunction | 2005 | 2006 |
| Closed | Sudden engine shut down | 2001 | 2002 |
Manufacturer communications 44
Mercedes-Benz filed 44 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a…
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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