2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“2003 mercedes benz c240's brakes pulsated while stopping. Upon inspection mechanic determined the brake discs had surface pitting and needed to be replaced. The disc could not be machined because they lacked he metal backing to permit resurfacing. The consumer has the disc in his possession.”
NHTSA complaint #10169063, filed 2006-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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