1998 Mercedes Benz 280
Only 3 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 3 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
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
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The driver heard a ping noise, not very loud and subsequently a small star like mark on the windshield appeared, within a couple hours long freeform crack lines on the windshield had emanated from that small star like ping earlier on, the consumer...
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-10-15
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.
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All 4 tires need to be replaced even before 20,000 miles or the car 2 yrs old. *ak( DOT number: tire size: 205/60 15 )
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-17
Fuel system, other
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, other, most commonly citing fuel gauge system.
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Gas gauge sensor failed. Yh
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-30
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Mercedes Benz 280 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 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 1998 Mercedes Benz 280?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 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.