Mercedes Benz 240 Problems by Year
Mercedes Benz 240 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 240 year: 2002, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 240: 27 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 240: 26 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 240: 22 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes Benz 240 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz 240 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 240 | 27 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 240 | 26 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 240 | 22 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 240 | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1995 240 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz 240 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (26), 2003 (27) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 240 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz 240?
Electrical System, with 16 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 240 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.