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2001–2005 · 5 model years

Mercedes-Benz C240 recalls & problems by year

15 recalls and 87 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200530 complaints
Most recalls20053 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302001: 8 complaints, 3 recalls2002: 13 complaints, 3 recalls2003: 20 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 16 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 30 complaints, 3 recalls20012002200320042005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 C240—19–20 mpg3303220
2004 C240—18–20 mpg3160210
2003 C240—18–19 mpg3200110
2002 C240—18–20 mpg3131010
2001 C240—19–20 mpg380010

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

  • Air bags17
  • Electrical system14
  • Fuel/propulsion system13
  • Visibility12
  • Seat belts7
  • Engine6
  • Structure6
  • Seats6