1999 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
1999: 3 complaints
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| 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.
Interior lighting
1 of 3 total reports mentions: interior lighting.
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Mercedes Benz C280 instrument cluster failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-06
Also filed under Electrical system
Equipment
1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc..
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Cd readout is "No cd changer" And will not play. Also, sometimes there is a normal readout but no sound on the cd or the phone. Have had to dealer about six times, but they claim they cannot duplicate the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-13
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.
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Non deployment of all airbags on a 1999 Mercedes Benz C280
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-13
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Mercedes Benz 280 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Interior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 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 1999 Mercedes Benz 280?
- The most-reported component is interior lighting, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.