Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Glass Sunroof Panel May Detach
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
- Consequence
- A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Sunroof Panel May Detach
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
- Consequence
- A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Glass Panel May Detach From Vehicle
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
- Consequence
- A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
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Owner complaints (30)
30 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 26.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 10% |
| Seat belts | 3 | 10% |
| Seats | 3 | 10% |
| Steering | 3 | 10% |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 6.7% |
| Engine | 2 | 6.7% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 6.7% |
| Power train | 2 | 6.7% |
How 2005 compares with other C240 years
Best and worst C240 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 3 |
| 2002 | 13 | 3 |
| 2003 | 20 | 3 |
| 2004 | 16 | 3 |
| 2005 | 30 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 24V874000 (visibility), 22V954000 (visibility), 19V918000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 problems?
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (8), Fuel/propulsion system (3), Seat belts (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2005 C240 compare with other years?
Among the 2001–2007 Mercedes-Benz C240 model years at least five years old, the 2007 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2005 the most (30). The 2005 drew 30. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.