MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz 280

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2000 Mercedes Benz 280
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:13.366Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 280 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 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
2000: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19860
19870
19880
199418
199547
199613
19975
19983
19993
20006

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

3 of 6 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS REAR-ENDED BY A BUS AND ALSO SEVERELY STRUCK ON MY DRIVER SIDE - NO AIRBAG ACTIVATION, I WAS INJURED AND CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010801

LOCATION: TASMAN AND CENTENNIAL. THE CAR RAN OVER ONE OF SEVERAL LARGE PIECES OF WOOD AND METAL DEBRIS THAT WERE SCATTERED ON 3 LANES OF THE ROAD. THE OBJECT SEEMED TO BOUNCE AND HIT THE SIDE OF THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010413

SRS LIGHT COMES ON. CAR HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES FOR VARIOUS REPAIRS TO AIR BAG SYSTEM, AT TIMES CAR STAYED AT DEALER FOR AS LONG AS A WEEK. THIS HAS OCCURRED FROM TIME OF PURCHASE TO PRESENT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140512

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2 of 6 total reports mention: fuel system, other, most commonly citing fuel gauge system.

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I HAVE A 2000 MERCEDES C280 SPORT, WHICH HAS CONSTANT FUEL GAUGE PROBLEMS. IT'S AS IF THE GAUGE HAS A MIND OF IT'S OWN. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ONCE ACCORDING TO MY DEALER, BUT HAS SOMEHOW MANIFESTED ITSELF AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030824

Also filed under EQUIPMENT

FUEL GAUGE FAILURE PROBLEM ON MANY MERCEDES ACCORDING TO KEENAN SERVICE

NHTSA ODI report, 20001026

EQUIPMENT

1 of 6 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing tank valve/gauge.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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MERCEDES C280 ENGINE STALLING DUE TO CRANK SENSOR FAILURE CUSTOMER WANTS FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED ON 6/18/07 THE ENGINE STALLED SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING HWY 91, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD...

NHTSA ODI report, 20070803

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz 280 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Mercedes Benz 280?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 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.