Mercedes-Benz 240 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 75 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz 240 (model years 2001–2003). The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (12 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (27), 2002 (26) and 2001 (22). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (22).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz 240 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 3 of 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 3 of 3 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | 3 of 3 | |
| Power train | 8 | 2 of 3 | |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 of 3 |
Owners reported a crash in 12 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 9 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.