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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year.

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

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200314%
200214%

Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240

Electrical system
7 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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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