1983 Mercedes-Benz 240Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1983 Mercedes-Benz 240 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1983 vs. every other 240 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 240 median. How we score
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What 240 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, BATTERY EXPLODED AND ACID LEAKED OUT ALL OVER THE INSIDE ENGINE. FUMES AND SMOKE ALSO CAME OUT.*AK *SCC
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