2001 Mercedes Benz 240 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 240 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz 240. That ranks 3rd out of 5 240 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 18%), typically at around 63,200 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz 240 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 18% | 63,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 18% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 14% | 52,125 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | 74,510 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | 12,080 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 48,541 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 97,850 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 48,541 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz 240 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz 240.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The problem occurred initially in the middle of a drive. The vehicle performed fine but when it reached 40mph the vehicle began accelerating on its own. I pulled over and turned off the vehicle. When the car starts up it immediately throttle up to about 5000 rpm regardless of the gear. When put…
While driving on 101 freeway at full speed, the mercedes suddenly self-initiated continuous brake action. This was uncommanded -- without me pressing the brakes or taking any other action. The console displayed an "esp" error message. This nearly caused an accident. This severe safety hazard could…
I have had two coil springs, front and rear, break on this car within 4 months of each other and was told that it was a corrosion problem, which i do not believe. The mb shop replaced the old suspension parts with new parts for all four wheels. There was no damage to the car or consequences as the…
The engine would suddenly shut off while driving at highway speed. We restarted the vehicle after we coasted to a stop at the side of the road. The first time this happened, we were 1 hour into a 3 hr road trip. A mercedes benz certified mechanic could find nothing wrong i.e., no fault codes…
While driving my 2001 mercedes c240 at freeway speed. The automatic "easy exit" feature shorted out causing my seat to automatically move all the way backwards so that i could no longer reach my clutch, brake or gas pedal. In addition to this my steering wheel moved itself upwards as far as it…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 240?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz 240?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz 240 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 240 model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.