1998 Mercedes Benz C280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C280 years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz C280. That ranks 5th out of 8 C280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 6 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 27% | 182,873 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz C280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Without any warning attempting to make a turn around the corner car just made a very loud sound coming from under driver's side in the front. Car came down on driver side very close to tire. When i existed the vehicle is when i realized the front driver side coil suspension was on the ground…
While traveling on the interstate at 70 mph, the spring perch supporting the left, front coil spring broke. Instantly, the left front suspension totally collapsed leaving the left front wheel without any suspension or wheel clearance inside the fender. This in turn caused the left front bumper to…
The following is a letter sent to mercedes whidh describes the issue. Dear mercedes: i recently had an almost tragic incident in my mercedes. I was with my daughter who was driving my car, under her learners permit, along the highway on a clear, smooth, and dry pavement at 55 mph, the speed limit…
On may 22, 2005, the right front suspension coil spring popped out of vehicle from driving over rough road. Information entered by state farm. On july 20, 2005, the left front suspension coil spring was damaged from driving over rough roads.
FUEL HOSE (PART NO.[redacted]) ABRUPTLY BURST WHEN CAR WAS STARTED, RESULTING IN HUGE FUEL LEAK (LIKE A SPIGOT), WITH FUEL IMMEDIATELY POOLING UNDER THE CAR AND STREAKING AWAY. IF THERE HAD BEEN A LIT CIGARETTE BUTT ON THE PARKING LOT PAVEMENT WE WOULD HAVE EXPLODED, KILLING ALL 4 OCCUPANTS AS WE…
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 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 C280 | 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 1998 Mercedes Benz C280?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz C280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.