MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz 280

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1999 Mercedes Benz 280
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:32:34.262Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 280 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1994: 18 complaints 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 13 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000
1999: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19860
19870
19880
199418
199547
199613
19975
19983
19993
20006

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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20061106

EQUIPMENT

1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment.

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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, 19991013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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MERCEDES BENZ C280 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20061106

AIR BAGS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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NON DEPLOYMENT OF ALL AIRBAGS ON A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280

NHTSA ODI report, 20040113

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercedes Benz 280 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for interior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.