The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz M/GLE · 2001
2001 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 52,000 and 130,300 miles. Median 90,300, from 150 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stability control | 112,800 | 78,500–150,000 | 35 |
| Brakes | 133,000 | 107,400–170,000 | 34 |
| Steering | 72,400 | 35,800–117,000 | 26 |
| Brakes | 79,800 | 51,900–116,400 | 29 |
| Electrical | 84,000 | 27,600–141,800 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 31% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Speed control | 12% |
| Visibility | 12% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Brake lamp switch failure. | 2010 | 2011 |
| Closed | Brake line chafe | 2008 | 2009 |
| Closed | Electronic stability control malfunction | 2007 | 2007 |
| Closed | Power steering hose assembly leakage | 2003 | 2003 |
Manufacturer communications 49
Mercedes-Benz filed 49 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir
- Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both…
- The electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding
Nearby model years
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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