MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercedes Benz 280

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1995 Mercedes Benz 280
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:41:29.225Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 280 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 13 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000
1995: 47 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19860
19870
19880
199418
199547
199613
19975
19983
19993
20006

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 68%

68% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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CAR HAS BEEN A GOOD RUNNING CAR FRO SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES, HOWEVER TODAY IT STARTED, WHAT SEEM TO BE A MISFIRE. I CHECKED THE SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, IGNITERS AND THEY WERE ALL IN GOOD CONDITION SINCE THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120823

Also filed under ENGINE

THE WIRE HARNESS ON MY VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. IT ACTUALLY CAUGHT FIRE BY THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONNECTOR. ALL OF THE INSULATION ON THE HARNESS IS GONE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120412

ENGINE WIRE HARNESS ALL WIRE INSULATIONS IN THE HARNESS ARE IN A SERIOUS DISINTEGRATED AND ARE SHORTING OUT ON EACH OTHER IN A WRAPPED UP HARNESS CONFIGURATION MY GOD IS ANYONE GOING TO LOOK AT THIS . *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080430

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system.

CRASH
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THE PROBLEMS I HAVE CITED ARE REPETTIVE....BENZ FIXES A PART, THEN IT GOES AGAIN....THE CRA CANNOT BE PROPERLY BALANCED I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY YWO INDEPENDENT CAR REPAIR SHOPS.....THE ELECTRICAL PROBELSM STARTED 3 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR AND ARE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20000707

Also filed under SUSPENSION

ENGINE 4%

4% of complaints: engine — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mercedes Benz 280 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 Mercedes Benz 280 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz 280?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes Benz 280 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.