CarRecordBook

1994–2000 · 7 model years

Mercedes-Benz 280 recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 95 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199547 complaints
Most recalls20000 recalls
Crashes reported9in owner complaints
Injuries reported110 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538501994: 18 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 47 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 13 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 5 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 3 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 6 complaints, 0 recalls1994199519961997199819992000
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2000 280——061020
1999 280——031010
1998 280——030000
1997 280——051000
1996 280——0132010
1995 280——0472430
1994 280——0182440

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system46
  • Engine and engine cooling12
  • Air bags9
  • Vehicle speed control8
  • Visibility7
  • Service brakes, hydraulic4
  • Structure4
  • Suspension4