repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2002 Mercedes-Benz C240Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C240, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-874 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C240 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
3Visibility
2Interior lighting
1Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
1Seats
1Structure
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper
1Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Interior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2002 Mercedes-Benz C240 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other C240 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 C240 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C240 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF TACOMA (1701-C ALEXANDER AVE E, FIFE, WA 98424) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR AND WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED…
Own a 2002 C240?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.