MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercedes Benz 240

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2001 Mercedes Benz 240
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:22.795Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 240 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1995: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 26 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003
2001: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19832
19840
19850
19860
19870
19880
19952
19991
200122
200226
200327

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 22 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

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THE PROBLEM OCCURRED INITIALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF A DRIVE. THE VEHICLE PERFORMED FINE BUT WHEN IT REACHED 40MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130223

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing crankcase (pcv) and gasoline.

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CONSUMER STATE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20020913

STRUCTURE

3 of 22 total reports mention: structure.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

AIR BAGS

3 of 22 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM FRONT AND SIDE IN A COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT.CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020805

C CLASS, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 60 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED LEG AND BACK INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 19000.00*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020321

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mercedes Benz 240 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz 240 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz 240?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz 240 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.