2003 Mercedes Benz 240
Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 27 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 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.
Fuel system, gasoline
5 of 27 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.
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After bringing to the attention of Mercedes Benz of tampa a problem/concern with hesitation one week after purchase of my C240, I was told to start the car out in second or third gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-09
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and catalytic convertor.
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After purchasing car in 2007 used with 60K miles, taking vehicle in for all scheduled maintenance, driivng only 40K over 4 years,the vehecle needed a new transmission.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-17
Also filed under Power train
Power train
4 of 27 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Pin chen, my father, was making a slow u-turn on a small street about 11 feet wide (Vickie street in cerritos) on July 29, 2003. While he was slowly marking a u-turn, the car suddenly accelerated and ran into the curb.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-06
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Wheels
2 of 27 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2003 Mercedes Benz 240 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2003 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 2003 Mercedes Benz 240?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 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.