2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,200 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.
“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“2001 mercedes benz leaked water under driver seat and back seat, engine made a clicking noise, computer malfunctioned. The headlights never lasted more than 2-3 months. While driving, there was a huge explosion under the hood. The consumer managed to pull over. While waiting for a tow truck, the consumer discovered a huge oil leak underneath the vehicle. He opened the hood, and a smell of electrical shortage emitted. The dealer informed the consumer the engine rods had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10148626, filed 2006-01, 6,400 miles“Consumer state while accelerating from a stop without any indication vehicle stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8018635, filed 2002-09Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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