1995 Mercedes Benz 280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 280 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz 280. That is the most of any 280 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (31 complaints, 66%), typically at around 115,550 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 47owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz 280 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | 66% | 115,550 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 17% | 105,050 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 46,739 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 4% | 166,061 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 286,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 127,100 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 127,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 202,122 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 127,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 127,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 127,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 10,900 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz 280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz 280.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The lower control arm on the passenger side where the the ball joint is attached broke detaching the wheel and causing the tire to collapse. A mercedes-benz specialist in my area who repairs only mercedes-benz advised me that this is all too common with this series of mercedes-benz has ranging from…
While traveling, car gradually lost power until completely shut-off. Middle of a busy roadway. Vehicle would not turn on again. No power at all. Could not even turn on hazards. Thankfully, a good samaritan pulled up behind me with their flashers on and provided me with a boost that powered up my…
Car has been a good running car fro several thousand miles, however today it started, what seem to be a misfire. I checked the spark plugs, wires, igniters and they were all in good condition since they have been replaced recently. As i was driving the car at 35 miles an hour the car suddenly…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz c280. While traveling 70 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning . The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was…
The wire harness on my vehicle is completely deteriorated. It actually caught fire by the mass air flow sensor connector. All of the insulation on the harness is gone. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz 280?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz 280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz 280 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 280 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.