2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My battery keeps draining. When I look at the display screen it only states that the front right light is out. When I had two mechanics look at it and they stated that my battery is being drained due to my seat function not working properly. After not using my battery for hours it dies. I keep…”
filed Jul 17, 2016
“I just bought the car and two days later the smart key won't turn, can't unlock the steering wheel and the shiffter the good think the car was parked on my drive way call tow truck take to the shop and they say I need a new key and ignition control module but only dealer can do that, $1,400.00…”
filed Apr 23, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly…
LI82.70-P-077433 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2025Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly…
LI82.70-P-077433 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 28, 2024
Electrical System problems in other C320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 C320 | 7 | 32% |
| 2002 C320 | 36 | 53% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.