Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 C240 | 30 | 3 |
| 2004 C240 | 16 | 3 |
| 2003 C240 | 20 | 3 |
| 2002 C240 | 13 | 3 |
| 2001 C240 | 8 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags17
- Electrical system14
- Fuel/propulsion system13
- Visibility10
- Seat belts7
- Unknown or other6
- Structure6
- Seats6
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the C240.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
NHTSA recalls