2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Three episodes on unintended acceleration from a stop. Vehicle begins to stall and then suddenly accelerates. Dealer states problem on earlier vehicles, but solved with replacement fuel pump. I have replacement pump but problem still occurs. Fortunately, no one in front of me on these occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #744786, filed 2001-05“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 2002-07Fuel system: 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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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