1997 Mercedes Benz 280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 280 years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 280. That ranks 4th out of 6 280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz 280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 280.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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 mercedes benz 280 can not have a child car seat tether installed. The tethers are required to be sold with car seats after sept 99, but merceded will not install these. In canada, the tether attachments are factory installed or there is a retrofit kit because cars are not allowed to be driven…
Windshield wipers constantly bang when in use. Mercedes can't fix. On 2 occasions the windshield wipers froze and so did the fluid. *ak
Transmission failed.
Linkage bushings failed. Yh
While in reverse position, the vehicle took off in reverse about 20 mph, causing $3200 damages on the vehicle. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 280?
Owners most often report power train, child seat, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz 280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.