Mercedes Benz 240 owners have reported 6 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic stability control (asc) (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Automatic Stability Control (asc) problems | |
| Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Sway Bar problems |
The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz c240. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact attempted to make a turn and suddenly the front driver's side of the vehicle collapsed to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the three wheel assembly bolts fractured. Read details...
Consumer stated that esp light illuminated. Read details...
I have had two coil springs, front and rear, break on this car within 4 months of each other and was told that it was a corrosion problem, which I do not believe. The mb shop replaced the old suspension parts with new parts for all four wheels. Read details...
Right front axle assembly fell apart. We had just got off of I-90 when I pulled into mcdonald's and the front wheel disengaged as the axle completely fell apart. Read details...
I have had my c230 coupe in the shop at ed potter mercedes columbus, OH several times. Four weeks after I bought the car the wheels were so out of alignment that the cars jumped lanes, repeatedly I was able to demonstrate the terrible 'pull' even with mr. Potter in the car - never could they fix it. Read details...