2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 22%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240, 22% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,750 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.
“Vehicle without any warning stalled in the middle of the road, and noticed all warning lights were on. Dealer claims it was a broken wire? Lucky did not happened on freeway while driving 70 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10067583, filed 2004-04, 10,500 miles“The contact stated the fuel tank gauge intermittently indicated an empty tank without warning while driving various speeds. No dash panel warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who replaced the fuel tank gauges. Additionally, the dash panel instrument cluster was replaced in regards to the fuel gauge. Afterwards, the problem persisted, and the vehicle is currently awaiting further inspection by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10159716, filed 2006-06, 30,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
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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