There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240, but owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1
- Equipment › Electrical — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 37,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 84,448 miles · reported May 13, 2008
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 keep coming on . Now I AM having problems with the oil level sensor it is saying reduce oil level I had this done and no change . Thinking it may need the oil changed I took it in. Same no change oil was changed and reduce the oil level as the car stated and there was no change still…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 34,075 miles · reported Jun 26, 2007
Car safety issue car suddenly accelerates customer states that his car was involved in two accidents due to this problem** the consumer stated the vehicle has been in for repairs regarding the electrical system. The consumer stated that he hoped the car was taken out of service or sold to anyone that was not informed of previous problems with sudden acceleration. The consumer provided a letter from the attorney of the manufacturer stating that the client position on the matter stands and will not be responding to any further correspondence.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 34,075 miles · reported May 29, 2007
The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz 240. While depressing the brake pedal at 2 MPH, the contact's wife drove over the curb through a nine foot high fence, sped down a three foot embankment, drove across an abandoned rail road track, and into a chain linked fence. She then crashed into a post which stopped the vehicle. The paramedic and police were called. The weather was clear and sunny. A separate incident occurred on april 8, 2007. The contact's wife was pulling into a parking space at 2 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. She depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 52,500 miles · reported Jan 7, 2007
Engine quit while driving along on independence pkwy and refused to start for several minutes. Finally the engine restarted and then quit again while trying to drive the car to the dealership. Had the car towed to the dealership. I was informed later that the 'crank sensor' had stopped functioning and needed to be replaced at an approximate cost of $440. I researched this issue on the internet and determined that this issue is not uncommon and other drivers had experienced the same problem. Had this happened on a highway at highway speeds this could have resulted in a serious crash. Given the…
Power Train · at 60,100 miles · reported Dec 9, 2006
1. Failure occurred without warning. 2. Transmissions would not shift out of first gear. My family (4 month baby and wife) were left stranded on the roadway. 3. Mercedes-benz cannot correctly fix the problem. Unknown cause. Vehicle has been in shop for 2 weeks without a solution in sight.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (9 reports), followed by power train (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 37,000 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.