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2001 Mercedes-Benz 220Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 220, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage69kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 220 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2001 Mercedes-Benz 220 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other 220 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 220 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What 220 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL WARNING MESSAGE CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED TO HANDLE VERY BADLY. APPARENTLY IT IS COMMON FOR THE ABC PRESSURE HOSES TO LEAK AT THE JOINTS, AS THE RUBBER THAT MAKES UP THE JOINT IS DISSOLVED BY THE HYDRAULIC FLUID. THIS PRESENTS NOT ONLY A DANGER BECAUSE OF POOR HANDLING,…
Complaint 10229414 · May 31, 2008 · 68,929 miles

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