MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mercedes Benz C280

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1998 Mercedes Benz C280
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:09:25.266Z

Only 15 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 15 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, 1998 highlighted. 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 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
1998: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19949
199516
19964
19977
199815
199934
20004
200628
200756

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.

INJURY
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WHILE HUSBAND WAS MOVING OBJECTS IN TRUNK. TOUCHED BATTERY AND EXPLODE AT HIS FACE, INJURING PARTS ON FACE AND BODY.*AK THE CONSUMER SUFFERED EYE DAMAGE, NASAL FRACTURE AND FACIAL LACERATIONS AS THE RESULT OF BATTEY EXPLOSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010504

SUSPENSION

2 of 15 total reports mention: suspension.

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WITHOUT ANY WARNING ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN AROUND THE CORNER CAR JUST MADE A VERY LOUD SOUND COMING FROM UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE FRONT. CAR CAME DOWN ON DRIVER SIDE VERY CLOSE TO TIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151203

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, THE SPRING PERCH SUPPORTING THE LEFT, FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140107

WHEELS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels.

VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AFTER THE CONSUMER STARTED TO MAKE THE LEFT TURN AND SPINNED 360 DEGREE ANGLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991005

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mercedes Benz C280 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Mercedes Benz C280?

The most-reported component is electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 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.