2002 Mercedes Benz 240
Only 26 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 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 26 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 27 |
Known problem areas
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
9 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and rear compartment/trunk.
Show complaint excerpts
(1) events leading up to failure are unknown. The car is brand new and has about 25,000 miles. The day of the accident was starting to rain. (2) on the highway, a bas and esp malfunction error occurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-22
Service brakes
4 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
4 of 26 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
Fuel system, gasoline
4 of 26 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and injectors.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 26 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Mercedes Benz 240 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 Mercedes Benz 240?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz 240 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.