Model year record
2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 recalls & problems
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 26 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemWiring › Fuses and circuit breakers; Wiring | 9 | 47,000 mi |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline › Differential unit | 4 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder | 4 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Fuel injection system › Injectors | 4 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine | 3 | — |
| EquipmentElectrical; Appliance › Air conditioner | 3 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | — |
| Air bagsSide/window | 3 | — |
| VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly; Power window devices and controls | 3 | — |
| StructureBody › Door | 2 | — |
| Electronic stability controlAutomatic (asc) | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY MERCEDES C240 (VIN: [XXX]) BURNED UP ITS FUEL PUMP WIRING, AND THE DEALER THAT REPAIRED IT, SAYS THEY HAVE SEEN THIS MANY TIMES BEFORE . I REPLACED A FAULTY FUEL PUMP AS DIAGNOSED BY MY MECHANIC. CAR STILL DID NOT WORK SO I HAD THE CAR SENT TO DEALER (EURO MOTORCARS OF GERMANTOWN MD 301 601 5560). DEALER SAID THE WIRES TO FUEL PUMP MELTED AND CHARGED $460 TO REPAIR THEM (NOT A SIMPLE EFFORT I WAS TOLD). THE DEALER SAYS THIS NOT UNCOMMON, BUT IT IS MORE COMMON TO SEE THIS HAPPEN AT CONNECTORS AT FUEL PUMP (WHICH IS SUBMERGED WITH GASOLINE INSIDE FUEL TANK!) IN MY CASE WIRING BURNED AFTER…
- Electrical system
I PURCHASED MY CAR ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO . I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I HAD SERVICE DONE ON THE CAR AND I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSORS. THE LIGHTS KEEP SHORTING OUT . I REPLACE THE BULBS AND IT SHORTS OUT AGAIN . ALSO BRAKE SENSORS KEEP WEARING OUT CAUSING THE BRAKE SENSOR TO KEEP COMING ON . NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL LEVEL SENSOR IT IS SAYING REDUCE OIL LEVEL I HAD THIS DONE AND NO CHANGE . THINKING IT MAY NEED THE OIL CHANGED I TOOK IT IN. SAME NO CHANGE OIL WAS CHANGED AND REDUCE THE OIL LEVEL AS THE CAR STATED AND THERE WAS NO CHANGE STILL . THIS CAR HAS HAD PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM. THAT IS COSTING 500.00 EACH TIME TO HAVE SERVICE AND…
- Vehicle speed controlCrash
CAR SAFETY ISSUE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATES CUSTOMER STATES THAT HIS CAR WAS INVOLVED IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HOPED THE CAR WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE OR SOLD TO ANYONE THAT WAS NOT INFORMED OF PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED A LETTER FROM THE ATTORNEY OF THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THE CLIENT POSITION ON THE MATTER STANDS AND WILL NOT BE RESPONDING TO ANY FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE. *TR
- Vehicle speed controlCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ 240. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT'S WIFE DROVE OVER THE CURB THROUGH A NINE FOOT HIGH FENCE, SPED DOWN A THREE FOOT EMBANKMENT, DROVE ACROSS AN ABANDONED RAIL ROAD TRACK, AND INTO A CHAIN LINKED FENCE. SHE THEN CRASHED INTO A POST WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE PARAMEDIC AND POLICE WERE CALLED. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND SUNNY. A SEPARATE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON APRIL 8, 2007. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 2 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. SHE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE…
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
ENGINE QUIT WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON INDEPENDENCE PKWY AND REFUSED TO START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. FINALLY THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND THEN QUIT AGAIN WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS INFORMED LATER THAT THE 'CRANK SENSOR' HAD STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $440. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND DETERMINED THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT UNCOMMON AND OTHER DRIVERS HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS CRASH. GIVEN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM, MERCEDES NEEDS TO BE AWARE AND PROACTIVELY…
- Power train › Automatic transmission2 injuries
1. FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. 2. TRANSMISSIONS WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. MY FAMILY (4 MONTH BABY AND WIFE) WERE LEFT STRANDED ON THE ROADWAY. 3. MERCEDES-BENZ CANNOT CORRECTLY FIX THE PROBLEM. UNKNOWN CAUSE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 2 WEEKS WITHOUT A SOLUTION IN SIGHT. *NM
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. THIS STARTED ON JANUARY 15, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR BRAKE PROBLEM. THEY CLEANED THE CONTACTS ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND CHECKED ALL OF THE CONNECTORS. ALSO, THEY REPLACED THE COMPUTER. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. MERCEDES TOLD THE CONTACT TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT AT THIS POINT MERCEDES HAS TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
2002 MERCEDES WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE LINKAGE ARM THAT CONNECTS TO THE TWO WIPER BLADES BROKE WHILE DRIVING DURING THE RAINSTORM. *NM
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.