2001 Mercedes Benz 240: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Engine · 120,000 miles · GA

The engine would suddenly shut off while driving at highway speed. We restarted the vehicle after we coasted to a stop at the side of the road. The first time this happened, we were 1 hour into a 3 hr road trip. A mercedes benz certified mechanic could find nothing wrong I.e., no fault codes appeared when the diagnostic was run. The problem reappeared 2 hrs into another 4 hr. Road trip and again on the local highway after 1/2 hr of driving. Each time we were able to coast to a stop at the side of the road and then restart the car. After each occasion, we had the car diagnosed, but nothing appeared to be wrong.

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · AZ

At several points during a road trip this past weekend, my 2001 mercedes c240 suddenly died while cruising at highway speed. There was no indication of any problems with the car in the months leading up to this incidence. However, shortly after purchasing it, the same thing happened while driving on the interstate at highway speed. The dealer checked the car at that time but never took any corrective action. In the latest incidences this past week the stalling put me in immediate danger of being hit because they happened on a mountain road with no shoulder and no place to pull off to safety. Traffic coming up from behind around a blind curve would not have been likely to see me in time to stop. Fortunately, after each incidence of stalling I was able to quickly restart the car after coming to a complete stop. I have an appointment with the mercedes dealer in the morning in an attempt to fix the problem. As of now I have no indication of the cause. Until it is fixed, I consider the car too dangerous to drive on the highway.

Filed Sep 13, 2002 · Engine · FL

Consumer state while accelerating from a stop without any indication vehicle stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Nlm

Filed Dec 22, 2001 · Acceleration · FL

Repeated episodes of almost stalling followed by unintended acceleration.

Filed May 1, 2001 · Acceleration, Fuel system · FL

Three episodes on unintended acceleration from a stop. Vehicle begins to stall and then suddenly accelerates. Dealer states problem on earlier vehicles, but solved with replacement fuel pump. I have replacement pump but problem still occurs. Fortunately, no one in front of me on these occasions.