2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 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.
“The problem occurred initially in the middle of a drive. The vehicle performed fine but when it reached 40mph the vehicle began accelerating on its own. I pulled over and turned off the vehicle. When the car starts up it immediately throttle up to about 5000 RPM regardless of the gear. When put into drive the car accelerates at all speeds endlessly. However when the brake is pressed the accelerating stops, but upon its release the car immediately throttles up again. The acceleration pedal does not jam and the car seems to have no response to its position.”
NHTSA complaint #10499803, filed 2013-02, 135,000 miles“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 2002-07Vehicle speed control: 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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