2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,072miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,072 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 a string of problems ever since I purchased my 2002 mercedes c240. I have had the panic alarm fail in a parking lot (fortunately I had pepper spray), I have had my seat retract all the way back and get stuck (I have to drive it to the dealer with pillows and blankets behind me) and have had to turn off that car feature so it won't happen again! My key stopped unlocking my door due to a defect in the key so I was having to leave my doors unlocked. My electrical systems for doors, sunroof, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10048979, filed 2003-12“(1) car was parked in the garage. Car did not start. Called roadside assistance and while waiting for the technician to call, the car started (after 45 minutes). I drove the car to the dealership and the dealer did not find any fault codes. I drove the car to work and the car stopped while driving on the highway (2) the car shut off while driving. Engine shut off. Electrical power still on as radio still operating. I pulled over to the shoulder and keenly dodged traffic and parked on the highway shoulder. (3) I removed the key from the ignition and tried again repeadetly to start the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082494, filed 2004-07Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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