2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,891miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,891 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.
“Right front axle assembly fell apart. We had just got off of I-90 when I pulled into mcdonald's and the front wheel disengaged as the axle completely fell apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10353012, filed 2010-08, 108,782 miles“The contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c240. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact attempted to make a turn and suddenly the front driver's side of the vehicle collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the three wheel assembly bolts fractured. The parts were ordered and the contact was advised that the vehicle would be repaired when the parts became available. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer regarding the malfunction. The failure mileage was 163,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10453319, filed 2012-03, 163,000 milesSuspension: 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 complaintsBrakes
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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