Mercedes-Benz C280 problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Mercedes-Benz C280 model year, from official NHTSA data.
119
NHTSA complaints
4
recall campaigns
126
service bulletins (TSBs)
1
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 56 | 4 | 59 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 29 | 4 | 57 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 34 | 0 | 10 |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 15 | 0 | — |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 16 | 0 | — |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 | 9 | 0 | — |
Common problems
- Mercedes-Benz C280 engine problems23
- Mercedes-Benz C280 fuel/propulsion system problems17
- Mercedes-Benz C280 engine and engine cooling problems14
- Mercedes-Benz C280 power train problems11
- Mercedes-Benz C280 electrical system problems10
- Mercedes-Benz C280 air bags problems9
- Mercedes-Benz C280 fuel system, gasoline problems8
- Mercedes-Benz C280 visibility problems7
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILUREPE03058 · opened Dec 17, 2003 · closed Apr 22, 2004