Mercedes-Benz 240Model year report

2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Problems

Complaints: 22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 48,541miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (18% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (4) and electrical system (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 55% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,541 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “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 appeared when the diagnostic was run. The problem reappeared 2 hrs into another 4 hr. Road trip and again on the local highway after 1/2 hr of driving. Each time we were able to coast to a stop at the side of the road and then restart the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10308098, filed 2010-02, 120,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “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 into drive the car accelerates at all speeds endlessly. However when the brake is pressed the accelerating stops, but upon its release the car immediately throttles up again. The acceleration pedal does not jam and the car seems to have no response to its position.”

NHTSA complaint #10499803, filed 2013-02, 135,000 miles

Electrical system: “I have a 2001 c-240 mercedes benz, the left tail light keep blowing and I get a message that I'm using the substitute light, I took it the repair shop (mercedes benz) and they changed the bulb, now the problem is happening again in less than a year. There is a shortest somewhere and it also causes the car not to start only after a day of sitting, I have to jump it to get it to start. I called roadside service the checked the battery and said something is draining the battery, but when I take it in the repair shop can't find anything. …”

NHTSA complaint #10141839, filed 2005-11, 27,000 miles

Body and structure: “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 could go. I nearly wrecked my car when this happened, however I was able to reach my brake pedal by scooting way forward in the seat, and I also was able to push the stickshift into neutral, and pull to the shoulder. …”

NHTSA complaint #10237355, filed 2008-08, 97,850 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

55% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 24,000 and 97,850 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 48,541 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.

10025644Feb 4, 2008Exterior lighting. Model 240; head lamps/ fog lamps fogged.
10019907Apr 27, 2006Air bags. Srs lamp illuminated and dtc 9021 and/or 9027 stored.

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 240

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2003	27	33,506	—	—	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2002	26	37,000	—	—	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2001	22	48,541	—	—	—	Stable

All Mercedes-Benz 240 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (18% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 4.

Has the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,541 miles and the middle half falls between 24,000 and 97,850 miles; 55% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.