CarRecordBook

2001–2003 · 3 model years

Mercedes-Benz 240 recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200327 complaints
Most recalls20030 recalls
Crashes reported12in owner complaints
Injuries reported90 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302001: 22 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 26 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 27 complaints, 0 recalls200120022003
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2003 240——0274100
2002 240——0265170
2001 240——0223020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system18
  • Engine and engine cooling12
  • Fuel system, gasoline11
  • Vehicle speed control8
  • Air bags8
  • Power train8
  • Structure6
  • Service brakes, hydraulic6