1998 Mercedes Benz C220 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C220 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz C220. That ranks 4th out of 4 C220 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 C220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Mercedes Benz C220 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz C220.
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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 car is extremely unsteady on the freeways when driving about 70-78 or more miles per hour. This happens when a breeze hits the car or when passing big trucks. The car will sometimes vear over to the warning bumps even with both hands on the wheel.it has been in for attempted (about 8) repairs…
Windshield wipers inoperative.
Other Mercedes Benz C220 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz C220?
Owners most often report suspension, visibility problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz C220?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Mercedes Benz C220 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C220 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.