2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 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.
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240 have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,572 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz c240. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact attempted to make a turn and suddenly the front driver's side of the vehicle collapsed to the ground. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 28, 2012 · Suspension
“After purchasing car in 2007 used with 60k miles, taking vehicle in for all scheduled maintenance, driivng only 40k over 4 years,the vehecle needed a new transmission. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 17, 2012 · Power train
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 2003 Mercedes-Benz 240
How do I know if my 2003 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.