MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercedes Benz C280

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1995 Mercedes Benz C280
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:09:19.089Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz C280 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 34 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2006: 28 complaints 2007: 56 complaints 2007
1995: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19949
199516
19964
19977
199815
199934
20004
200628
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.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20130211

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, 20121026

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 USELESS

NHTSA ODI report, 20200912

ENGINE

6 of 16 total reports mention: engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

FIRE
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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, 20121026

POWER TRAIN

1 of 16 total reports mentions: power train.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mercedes Benz C280 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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