1995 Mercedes Benz C280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C280 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz C280. That ranks 4th out of 8 C280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 81%), typically at around 135,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz C280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 81% | 135,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 38% | 146,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 178,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 184,550 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | 109,033 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz C280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz C280.
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.
Mercedes with full knowledge installed disintegrating wiring insulation in many cars knowing full well the insulation would fail rendering any and all cars unreliable dangerous and ultimately useless
Vehicle stall while driving on highway . It took ten minutes to start. Not a pleasant experience. Very dangerous.
Car stalled on highway at about 50 miles per hour. Not a good experience. It too about ten minutes to start.
The car was barely used in about 2 years. Before it had never had a problem, now it can't be taken to emissions because the check engine light is on. It was discovered that this is because the engine wiring harness was deteriorating. Through internet research, i have discovered that mercedes-benz…
I recently bought this used 1995 c280 mercedes benz,almost immediately after i bought it -electrical system started malfunctioning,gauges go on and off continuously, car refused to start -then starts as if nothing happened.windows work-and then they don't. Obdii system reads different…
Other Mercedes Benz C280 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 C280 | 56 | 4 |
| 2006 C280 | 29 | 4 |
| 2000 C280 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 C280 | 34 | 0 |
| 1998 C280 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 C280 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 C280 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz C280?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz C280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz C280 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C280 model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.