2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 problems & reliability
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
4 complaints report injuries (7 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 27% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 15% |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12% |
| Equipment | 3 | 12% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% |
| Structure | 2 | 8% |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 17 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) my mercedes c240 (vin: [xxx]) burned up its fuel pump wiring, and the dealer that repaired it, says they have seen this many times before . I replaced a faulty fuel pump as diagnosed by my mechanic. Car still did not work so I…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Oct 29, 2009
“I purchased my car about two years ago . I have been having problems with the electrical system . I had service done on the car and I have had many problems with the sensors. The lights keep shorting out . I replace the bulbs and it shorts out again . Also brake sensors keep wearing out causing the brake sensor to…”
Electrical System · filed May 13, 2008
“Car safety issue car suddenly accelerates customer states that his car was involved in two accidents due to this problem**nar**cc the consumer stated the vehicle has been in for repairs regarding the electrical system. *jb the consumer stated that he hoped the car was taken out of service or sold to anyone that was…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Jun 29, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Model 240; head lamps/ fog lamps fogged. *pe
PMAYB 8210610 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2008
Srs lamp illuminated and dtc 9021 and/or 9027 stored. *tt
9160111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2006
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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