2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,510miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,510 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 had two coil springs, front and rear, break on this car within 4 months of each other and was told that it was a corrosion problem, which I do not believe. The mb shop replaced the old suspension parts with new parts for all four wheels. There was no damage to the car or consequences as the coil broke at the end where it sits within the cup. If it broke in the middle, it could have been catastrophic. I believe there may be a tempering problem with springs, which would be a manufacturing defect. I have the old parts if someone wishes to examine them.”
NHTSA complaint #10404414, filed 2011-06, 74,510 miles“There is a vibration in steering wheel when vehicle travels at or over 60 km to 70 km. Problem only happens at those speeds. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anyting. Consumer adds that dealer has accepted to re-evaluate vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8001664, filed 2002-01Suspension: 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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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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