2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,541miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,541 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 have very easily caused damage, injury or death. Car was taken to Mercedes-Benz of calabasas. It was explained to me that this esp uncontrolled auto-braking on freeway issue is from the yaw sensor. Calabasas replaced it today -- total cost over $1,000. I just emailed mercedes USA on the matter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10477345, filed 2012-09, 48,541 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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