2000 Mercedes Benz 280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 280 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz 280. That ranks 3rd out of 6 280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 3 | 50% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mercedes Benz 280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Srs light comes on. Car has been back to dealer multiple times for various repairs to air bag system, at times car stayed at dealer for as long as a week. This has occurred from time of purchase to present. *tr
Mercedes c280 engine stalling due to crank sensor failure customer wants full reimbursement for repairs**nar**cc the consumer stated on 6/18/07 the engine stalled shortly after leaving hwy 91, the check engine light came on and the vehicle would not restart. The dealer determined that the defect…
I have a 2000 mercedes c280 sport, which has constant fuel gauge problems. It's as if the gauge has a mind of it's own. This problem was repaired once according to my dealer, but has somehow manifested itself again. I feel this is a design flaw and would like to know what mercedes is doing to fix…
I was rear-ended by a bus and also severely struck on my driver side - no airbag activation, i was injured and car was a total loss. *ak
Location: tasman and centennial. The car ran over one of several large pieces of wood and metal debris that were scattered on 3 lanes of the road. The object seemed to bounce and hit the side of the car. The passenger side airbage deployed, hitting th. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz 280?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel system, other, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz 280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.