2002 Mercedes Benz 240 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 240 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz 240. That ranks 2nd out of 5 240 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 27%), typically at around 40,538 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 27% | 40,538 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 15% | 96,073 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% | 31,123 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 12% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% | 34,075 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | 2,145 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 2,145 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz 240 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz 240.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz 240?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz 240?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.