CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (6 reports).
2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Most common 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ C240. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN AND SUDDENLY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE THREE WHEEL ASSEMBLY BOLTS FRACTURED. THE PARTS WERE ORDERED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
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. *TR
RIGHT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY FELL APART. WE HAD JUST GOT OFF OF I-90 WHEN I PULLED INTO MCDONALD'S AND THE FRONT WHEEL DISENGAGED AS THE AXLE COMPLETELY FELL APART. *TR
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES ON THE INSIDE BROKE ON MY 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 4MATIC WHEN I SIMPLY WENT TO THE OPEN THE DOOR. I HAD TO SUPER GLUE THEM BACK ON SO I COULD GET OUT OF THE CAR. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BECAUSE IT IS CONSIDERED "COSMETIC" DAMAGE. *TR
MY 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 4MATIC WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER FOR A 4TH TIME ON 7/8/09 FOR INOPERABLE FUEL GAUGE (FUEL TANK STAYED ON EMPTY EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS GAS IN THE TANK). THIS TIME THE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MERCEDES-BENZ TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (TAC) IN GERMANY TO OBTAIN PASSWORD FOR SPECIAL CODING REGARDING FUEL GAUGE IN CLUSTER AND PROGRAM. THIS PROBLEM IS STILL ON-GOING AND TO-DATE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. (SEE ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS WITH OTHER DATES). *TR
2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 questions
Does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Fuel System, Gasoline (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 has been fixed?
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