1986 Mercedes-benz 240
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Mercedes-benz 240 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1986 Mercedes-benz 240 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1986 Mercedes-benz 240 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1986 Mercedes-benz 240.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
SUDDEN ACCELERATION Closed
THE CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY PETITIONED NHTSA TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION INTOSUDDEN ACCELERATION ON VARIOUS MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS. THE PETITION WASGRANTED WITH RESPECT TO THE 1986-1987 300E MODEL AND ENGINEERING ANALYSISEA88-003 WAS OPENED COVERING JUST THE 1986 AND 1987 300 E VEHICLES.SUBSEQUENTLY, CFAS REPETITIONED NHTSA TO EXPAND ITS INVESTIGATION TO COVERALL 1984 THROUGH 1987 MERCEDES GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLES. DEFECT…
NHTSA #EA88034 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jul 1988 · closed Jul 1990An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 2
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
MODEL 240; HEAD LAMPS/ FOG LAMPS FOGGED. *PE
Bulletin PMAYB 8210610 · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2008SRS LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DTC 9021 AND/OR 9027 STORED. *TT
Bulletin 9160111 · Air Bags · Apr 2006Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 240. Model-year data, not specific to one car.