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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2001 Mercedes-Benz C240 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
140,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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 contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240. The contact stated that he was made aware of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 191V18000 (Visibility) after the vehicle was taken through inspection. Additionally, the contact stated that the sliding roof failed to close as designed. As a result, the contact had to remotely open and close the sliding sunroof repeatedly until properly closed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was denied the recall repair however, the contact stated that the vehicle had not been inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11522525, filed 2023-05, 140,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated whenever sunroof is open noise could be heard.”

NHTSA complaint #11329200, filed 2020-06

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200513%
2004319%
2003210%
2002431%
2001225%

Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240

Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology