1998 Mercedes Benz 280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 280 years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz 280. That ranks 5th out of 6 280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, other (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz 280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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 driver heard a ping noise, not very loud and subsequently a small star like mark on the windshield appeared, within a couple hours long freeform crack lines on the windshield had emanated from that small star like ping earlier on, the consumer believes this is a design defect, the winshield had…
All 4 tires need to be replaced even before 20,000 miles or the car 2 yrs old. *ak( dot number: tire size: 205/60 15 )
Gas gauge sensor failed. Yh
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz 280?
Owners most often report fuel system, other, tires, visibility problems. The top one, fuel system, other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz 280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.