Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz 240. The number one most common problem is related to the check engine light on (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine problems |
Problems with engine surging and stalling. The vehicle experienced vapor lock. The fuel in the fuel lines to the engine vaporized due to high temperatures. This caused the vehicle to stall and or surge. Mercedes claim that the fuel in minnesota are the cause of this condition. Read details...
Engine quit while driving along on independence pkwy and refused to start for several minutes. Finally the engine restarted and then quit again while trying to drive the car to the dealership. Had the car towed to the dealership. Read details...