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1994–2007 · 9 model years

Mercedes-Benz C280 recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 174 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200756 complaints
Most recalls20074 recalls
Crashes reported10in owner complaints
Injuries reported80 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0153045601994: 9 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 16 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 7 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 15 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 34 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2006: 29 complaints, 4 recalls2007: 56 complaints, 4 recalls199419951996199719981999200020062007
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2007 C280—20–22 mpg4562120
2006 C280—20–21 mpg4294030
2000 C280—21 mpg040000
1999 C280—21 mpg0342200
1998 C280—21 mpg0151010
1997 C280—20 mpg070000
1996 C280—19 mpg040100
1995 C280—20 mpg0161320
1994 C280—20 mpg090400

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 system47
  • Engine34
  • Fuel/propulsion system19
  • Unknown or other15
  • Suspension15
  • Engine and engine cooling15
  • Power train13
  • Air bags13