2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,500 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.
“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“At several points during a road trip this past weekend, my 2001 mercedes c240 suddenly died while cruising at highway speed. There was no indication of any problems with the car in the months leading up to this incidence. However, shortly after purchasing it, the same thing happened while driving on the interstate at highway speed. The dealer checked the car at that time but never took any corrective action. In the latest incidences this past week the stalling put me in immediate danger of being hit because they happened on a mountain road with no shoulder and no place to pull off to safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164152, filed 2006-08, 54,000 miles“Vehicle will shut down completely with no warning. While at dealership, mechanic replaced battery, fuel injectors, and fuel related components , and some other electrical parts. Vehicle continued to shut down without warning. Mechanic could not locate cause of failure. Currently vehicle was surging. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8014591, filed 2002-07Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 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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