Most common 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz 240 complaints by model year
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What 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 owners say
Electrical system
Tl 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 stop. She crashed into the preceding vehicle. The weather was clear. The VIN, purchase date, engine size, and # of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 34,275. The consumer also stated the vehicle has been in for repairs regarding the electrical system. Updated 06/26/07. …
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.
Transmission & drivetrain
I have had my c230 coupe in the shop at ed potter Mercedes columbus, oh several times. Four weeks after I bought the car the wheels were so out of alignment that the cars jumped lanes, repeatedly I was able to demonstrate the terrible 'pull' even with mr. Potter in the car - never could they fix it. The fuel tank was replaced twice, the strut was replaced, I had to buy new tires ($1,277) after 20K miles, right now it's in the shop, the seal around the roof has to be replaced, the front sway bars were replaced, the rubber bushings are being replaced because the car squeaks ee-ee-ee-ee as I roll over soft waves in the road. …
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.
Fuel & propulsion system
I have had my c230 coupe in the shop at ed potter Mercedes columbus, oh several times. Four weeks after I bought the car the wheels were so out of alignment that the cars jumped lanes, repeatedly I was able to demonstrate the terrible 'pull' even with mr. Potter in the car - never could they fix it. The fuel tank was replaced twice, the strut was replaced, I had to buy new tires ($1,277) after 20K miles, right now it's in the shop, the seal around the roof has to be replaced, the front sway bars were replaced, the rubber bushings are being replaced because the car squeaks ee-ee-ee-ee as I roll over soft waves in the road. …
My Mercedes c240 (VIN: [redacted]) 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 had the car sent to dealer (euro motorcars of germantown md [phone]). Dealer said the wires to fuel pump melted and charged $460 to repair them (not a simple effort I was told). The dealer says this not uncommon, but it is more common to see this happen at connectors at fuel pump (which is submerged with gasoline inside fuel tank!) in my case wiring burned after computerized fuse box. I consider this a safety hazard and a latent defect. A well designed electrical system has fuses that are sacrificed before damage is done that could start a fire, or burn wires (that is why they are there). …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 240 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 240 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240?
The electrical system — 7 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about wiring › fuses and circuit breakers. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (4) and fuel & propulsion system (4).
How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz 240?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001. See the full Mercedes-Benz 240 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 37,000 miles; 64% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.