Mercedes-Benz C240 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz C240 years to avoid are 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2007 is the cleanest year on record.
127
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2001–2007
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C240 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 39 |
Every C240 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz C240 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C240 years to avoid are 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2007.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz C240?
By complaint volume, 2007 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C240 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C240 have?
Across all model years, the C240 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 127 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.