1997 Mercedes Benz C280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C280 years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz C280. That ranks 6th out of 8 C280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 85,225 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 4 | 57% | 85,225 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | 100,450 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz C280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
Insulation on the wiring harness for the headlights is failing to where bare wires show and are contacting other bare wires shorting out the system. After searching online i see this is a common problem. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercedes benz c280. While driving approximately 30 mph, the air bag in the steering wheel deployed unexpectedly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Mercedes 1997 c280 sport wiring harness. *tr
1997 mercedes benz, model c-280: trunk front spring anchor point (drivers side) broke from metal fatigue when the trunk was opened. The weld point did not break. Mercedes benz usa was notified of the metal failure problem and has declined to act or take responsibility, as they stated "this is due…
1997 c-class c280 sport mercedes-benz wiring harness problem causing random electrical problems. *jb
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 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 C280 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 C280 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz C280?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz C280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.