Mercedes Benz C240 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz C240 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz C240 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz C240 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz C240 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags17
- Fuel system14
- Electrical14
- Visibility12
- Engine11
- Seat belts7
- Seats6
- Body6
- Transmission5
- Suspension5
- Lights5
- Driver assistance4
Mercedes Benz C240 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | 49 | 30 | Airbags | 73,560 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 74 | 16 | Electrical | 80,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 66 | 20 | Fuel system | 126,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 78 | 13 | Electrical | 117,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 85 | 8 | Driver assistance | 107,000 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Mercedes Benz C240
What years of the Mercedes Benz C240 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz C240 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz C240?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz C240?
Airbags, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (14) and electrical (14).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz C240 have?
3 recalls between 2001 and 2007. The 2005 model year has the most, with 3.
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