2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 27 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240, 4% of the 27 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.
“The driver and passenger side door handles on the inside broke on my 2003 Mercedes-Benz c240 4matic when I simply went to the open the door. I had to super glue them back on so I could get out of the car. It is not covered under the warranty because it is considered cosmetic damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10341121, filed 2010-07Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 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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