2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2 | 3 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz 240 | Mercedes-Benz 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 |
| Power Train | 0 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
2001 Mercedes-Benz 240
2003 Mercedes-Benz 240
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.