1999 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 1999 Mercedes Benz 280. That ranks 5th out of 6 280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 35,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 35,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz 280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
Mercedes benz c280 instrument cluster failure. *jb
Non deployment of all airbags on a 1999 mercedes benz c280
Cd readout is "no cd changer" and will not play. Also, sometimes there is a normal readout but no sound on the cd or the phone. Have had to dealer about six times, but they claim they cannot duplicate the problem. Have spoken to manufacturer, who referred me back to dealer.
Other Mercedes Benz 280 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 280?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.