2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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 with my wife as passenger the steering froze. Unable to turn wheel. Vehicle pushed to safety off road with a lot of effort to steer. Vehicle remains at dealer # 2 in brooklyn, new york. Mileage was over 30, 000 at time of failure on 11/11/02.”
NHTSA complaint #10000990, filed 2003-01, 30,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
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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