2001 Mercedes Benz S Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Interior Lighting (7) · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (6) · Electrical System (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz S Class model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2014-06-23 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
Parking Brake 2009-07-31 · SB-P-047527 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. the function works again after a short time or distance. when the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated. if the foot operated parking brake is on at the first notch, the contact switch may react with a co
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2009-06-15 · TSB-42-10-109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components and or hardware can begin to corrode. include all models an
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 2008-07-28 · PB 82-10-630 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes benz: water in tail lamp housing on either right side or left side. *pe
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2005-03-16 · 887039 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door. *tt
Electrical System 2004-09-08 · 805727 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after eis replacement circuit 15x delayed after ignition start. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 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.