MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercedes Benz C280

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1995 Mercedes Benz C280
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:26.366Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 9 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1995 16 1996: 4 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 34 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2006: 29 complaints 2007: 56 complaints 2007
1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 16 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 34 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2006: 29 complaints 2006 2007: 56 complaints 2007
1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 16 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 34 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2006: 29 complaints 2006 2007: 56 complaints 2007

1995: 16 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19949
199516
19964
19977
199815
199934
20004
200629
200756

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

13 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The wiring harness shorted and caught fire. The engine shut off and I hit a pole on the side of the road after loss of steering. I hit my head on the steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-11

Apparently the W202 c-class (1994-2000) body style Mercedes Benz has a defective wiring harness by using biodegradable insulation in their harnesses. I recently acquired a 1995 C280 with 109033 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-26

Also filed under Visibility/wiper

Mercedes with full knowledge installed disintegrating wiring insulation in many cars knowing full well the insulation would fail rendering any and all cars unreliable dangerous and ultimately…

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-12

Engine

6 of 16 total reports mention: engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Visibility/wiper

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

FIRE

Power train

1 of 16 total reports mentions: power train.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 16 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety 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 C280 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Mercedes Benz C280 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 C280?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 81% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes Benz C280 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.