Body and structurePart report

2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Body and structure Problems

Complaints: 3about this part
Share: 14%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage: 52,125miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,125 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 my 2001 mercedes c240 at freeway speed. The automatic easy exit feature shorted out causing my seat to automatically move all the way backwards so that I could no longer reach my clutch, brake or gas pedal. In addition to this my steering wheel moved itself upwards as far as it could go. I nearly wrecked my car when this happened, however I was able to reach my brake pedal by scooting way forward in the seat, and I also was able to push the stickshift into neutral, and pull to the shoulder. …”

NHTSA complaint #10237355, filed 2008-08, 97,850 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

“While driving the consumer was unable to see the odometer. This caused poor visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The consumer was unable to see the display. (clock) the consumer was informed to get her windows tinted.”

NHTSA complaint #10074074, filed 2004-07

Body and structure: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2003	1	4%
2002	2	8%
2001	3	14%

Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240

Engine cooling
4 complaints Vehicle speed control
4 complaints Electrical system
3 complaints Air bags
2 complaints Fuel system
2 complaints Other or unknown
2 complaints Suspension
2 complaints Brakes
1 complaints Electronic stability control
1 complaints Equipment
1 complaints Seat belts
1 complaints Seats
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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