1995 Mercedes Benz 280
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.
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
None on file
68% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 47 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
68% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2012-08-23
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-12
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 .
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-30
Engine and engine cooling
17% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Vehicle speed control
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Fuel system, gasoline
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system.
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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, 2000-07-07
Also filed under Suspension
Engine
4% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Mercedes Benz 280 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.