2001 Mercedes Benz C Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Wheels:rim (1) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz C Class model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical:anti-Theft Devices 2014-06-20 · LI68.05-P-059193 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 2008-09-17 · PB-61-10-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame). *pe
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2008-03-28 · PB 42-45-98 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
model 203 (c) series from production 8/1/01 to 2/1/03 and model 209 (clk) series up to production 2/1/03; esp visit workshop with fault code c1185. *pe
Electrical System 2004-03-29 · 076139 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air mass sensors. *mj
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2001-09-13 · PB8262165 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding popping or thumping in the speakers. *jg
Vehicle Speed Control 2001-05-22 · 50012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on some vehicles, upon release of the brake pedal and / or application of the accelerator pedal, there is a 1-2 second delay until the actuator moves to the new accelerator pedal input position. this delay is integrated in the engine management system as a safety feature and is not subject to mod
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.