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Mercedes-Benz 240 years to avoid

The Mercedes-Benz 240 years to avoid are 2002, 2003 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1988 is the cleanest year on record.

116

Total complaints

0

Recall campaigns

1979–2003

Years covered

2

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

240 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2002High complaint rate45
2003High complaint rate34

Every 240 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003avoid340
2002avoid450
2001290
199910
199530
198800
198700
198600
198500
198400
198320
198010
197910

Common questions

What are the worst Mercedes-Benz 240 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 240 years to avoid are 2002, 2003. The cleanest year on record is 1988.

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz 240?

By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 240 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz 240 have?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 240.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.