1999 Mercedes Benz C280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C280 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz C280. That ranks 2nd out of 8 C280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 29%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 29% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 15% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 15% | 148,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 12% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 150,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 172,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz C280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
On july 30, 2015 around 1900 hrs. I was leaving home going to pick up my kids from around the corner. I came to a stop light (red). Begin to move forward when a loud bang happened then scraping. I got out the car to address the situation and observed that my vehicle was sagging. I retraced my…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz c280. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the upper spring perches became fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz c280. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph over a bump and a loud popping noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The front end of the vehicle began to fall towards the ground and tilt to the right. The contact continued to drive with caution. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes c280. The contact stated that the rear lights constantly burn out and had been replaced at least twenty times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the lights were burning out and creating a fire hazard. The cause of failure was not…
After arriving home and driving over a speed bump in our apartment complex at a slow speed, we heard a popping noise. Then, as we were turning into a parking space, we heard a grinding or dragging noise. While looking under the front right tire to see if something had come loose, the left side of…
Other Mercedes Benz C280 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 C280 | 56 | 4 |
| 2006 C280 | 29 | 4 |
| 2000 C280 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 |
| 1998 C280 | 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 1999 Mercedes Benz C280?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz C280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.