2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,500 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.
“The rear end of the vehicle is adhered to the frame via four bolts. On the left one of those bolts broke off due to metal fatigue. That means the rear end of the vehicle is held on by three bolts. A serious saftey hazard because if one more gave while driving it could cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10779901, filed 2015-10, 163,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a residential garage, he noticed a large puddle of fuel had leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that there was a fracture in the fuel tank that needed to be replaced. The fuel tank was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 60,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 06/05/12 updated 06/06/12”
NHTSA complaint #10454334, filed 2012-04, 60,000 miles“The back coil spring broke at the same time few months ago on the same spote the power train drive acting up. The section where the cruise control and blinker is mounted on is lose the whole section but mercedes said they couldn't make screwed closer together steering gearbox).”
NHTSA complaint #10632351, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 10164810Aug 5, 2019Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
- 10135599Mar 24, 2015Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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