MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mercedes Benz 240

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2002 Mercedes Benz 240
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:32:27.579Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 240 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 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 2002: 26 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003
2002: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19832
19840
19850
19860
19870
19880
19952
19991
200122
200226
200327

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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(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, 20040722

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 26 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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I WAS IN A SMAL ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND LITTLE DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER OF MY CAR. THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULTED AND THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR ON THE MASTER CYLINDER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020322

POWER TRAIN

3 of 26 total reports mention: power train.

INJURY
AIR BAGS

2 of 26 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY - FRONT END COLLISION AT A SPEED OF BETWEEN 40 AND 45 MILES PER HOUR. CAR HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE TOTALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030114

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Mercedes Benz 240 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 19% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.