Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / 240 / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006053971 Incident Date: Jan, 01 2006
Consumer's City: WATERTOWN Consumer's State: CT
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: 240 Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WDBRF61J81F Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 03 2006 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 31 2000
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2001 mercedes benz leaked water under driver seat and back seat, engine made a clicking noise, computer malfunctioned. *ts the headlights never lasted more than 2-3 months. while driving, there was a huge explosion under the hood. the consumer managed to pull over. while waiting for a tow truck, the consumer discovered a huge oil leak underneath the vehicle. he opened the hood, and a smell of electrical shortage emitted. the dealer informed the consumer the engine rods had failed. *jb