2005 Mercedes Benz C240 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C240 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. That is the most of any C240 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (8 complaints, 27%), typically at around 68,816 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 27% | 68,816 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 10% | 126,780 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 10% | 95,632 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 10% | 58,696 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 10% | 93,150 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 73,560 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 7% | 66,278 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% | 48,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 8,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | 10,050 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 4,600 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 100 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Just recently while driving with my front windows opened on my Mercedes 2005 C 320, I heard a Big thump on the passenger side of vehicle. At first, I thought it was a bird that flew in to Car. So, stopped and parked by the side of road to discover that the Passenger Head Rest on passenger side just…
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240. The contact stated that rainwater had entered the vehicle through the sunroof and damaged the computer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility) after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the local…
"takata recall" the car has a gas smell especially when we turn the heaters on/ it is very strong fumes & the windows have to be rolled down when driving/ has a gas leak
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 mercedes-benz c240. The contact was calling on behalf of her spouse. While the vehicle was stationary at an entrance to a fuel station, a motorcyclist driving 40 mph t-boned the contact's vehicle. The crash damaged the rear passenger door and part of the front passenger…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz c240. While operating the vehicle, the steering column moved up and down as well as vibrated. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (car city in louisa, ky) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz C240?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.