2001 Mercedes-Benz C240 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1 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.
“Esp light, instrument cluster fading, acceleration sensor and multiple leaks in the engine, power steering, axel seal, spark plugs valve leaks, oil leaks, trans bell. The car was brought in for an esp light that turns on once the car is in motion, a burning smell that comes through the car. Multiple leaks discovered and the cluster lighting also fades out once the car has been running for a while making the readings unreadable. Benzel and busch generated a diagnostic that discovered many problems with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005283, filed 2017-07, 1 miles“My 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240 engine cooling or suction fan runs constantly at high speed nonstop at startup until vehicle is turned off. Vehicle was inspected by dealer who diagnosed that the electronic control unit / module (ecu / ECM) or cooling / suction fan was bad and needed replacement. I replaced the ecu 5 times and the cooling / suction fan once relying on dealer's diagnoses. My C240 would work for a while but the fan would malfunction again running constantly at high speed. I notified mercedes benz USA of multiple fan malfunctions and the dealer's inability to fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11192785, filed 2019-03Related service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240
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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