2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,133 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The problem occurred initially in the middle of a drive. The vehicle performed fine but when it reached 40mph the vehicle began accelerating on its own. I pulled over and turned off the vehicle. When”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 23, 2013 · Vehicle speed control
“While driving on 101 freeway at full speed, the mercedes suddenly self-initiated continuous brake action. This was uncommanded -- without me pressing the brakes or taking any other action. The console”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2012 · Service brakes
Compare Mercedes-Benz 240 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz 240 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 0 | 22 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 0 | 26 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 0 | 27 |
Checking a specific 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240
How do I know if my 2001 Mercedes-Benz 240 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.