2004 Mercedes Benz C240 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C240 years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz C240. That ranks 3rd out of 6 C240 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (5 complaints, 31%), typically at around 39,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 31% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 19% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13% | 155,450 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 13% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 13% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz C240 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
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.
SRS ABS ESP lights occasionally go on and off mostly the SRS take to shop does not come on or stay on obd2 does not detect may use clear error messages stays off for few weeks then back on and off bought scanner when SRS comes on sometimes it shows error B1035 stored and current the resistance…
I took my car to mercedes-benz dealership to fix a recall on my sunroof nhtsa recall # 19v918 they claimed they checked my seal for defective but when i received my car the sunroof would not open . I asked them what did they do it not working at all . They were very vague on the details to checking…
My car have a recall for the sunroof since it may detach and flight out, i made an appointment for service at euro motor car in gaithersburg, maryland. A lady from the dealer just call me back to inform me that they are canceling the appointment because they do not do recalls...
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz c240. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Mercedes-benz of bonita springs (14610 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34110) was contacted and confirmed that…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz c240. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz C240?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz C240?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C240 model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.