Mercedes Benz C240 — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Mercedes Benz C240 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
Model Years
6
Year
Risk Level
Complaints
Recalls
Invest.
TSBs
2007
1
0
0
53
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2007
1 complaints0 recalls53 TSBs
2005
39
3
0
53
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2005
39 complaints3 recalls53 TSBs
2004
31
3
0
43
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2004
31 complaints3 recalls43 TSBs
2003
29
3
0
33
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2003
29 complaints3 recalls33 TSBs
2002
16
3
0
34
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2002
16 complaints3 recalls34 TSBs
2001
11
3
0
30
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2001
11 complaints3 recalls30 TSBs
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Mercedes Benz C240 Years Should You Avoid?
The Mercedes Benz C240 shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.
6 model years analyzed