2000 Mercedes Benz C280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C280 years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280. That ranks 7th out of 8 C280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 112,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 75% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mercedes Benz C280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Both front springs cracked/ broken
Takata recall, received letter from mercedes benz saying i will receive a voucher for new airbags gratis but they do not know when. I hope i live long enough. Takata will obviously go bankrupt before they complete obligations for 54 million airbags...disgusted customer
I suffered a catastrophic loss of control while driving on a road. The car yawed wildly before i was able to stop without injury. Further inspection showed the front left coil spring perch had separated from the body, allowing the spring to leave its mount and lose tension. Had i been at highway…
Suspension dropped at highway speed. Bearing broke off could only go straight as wheels could not turn left or right. Coil spring perch broke..wheel hitting wheel well. Left side of car front dropped towards ground. Someone will be killed or already probably have been. Mercedes benz knows of this…
Other Mercedes Benz C280 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 C280 | 56 | 4 |
| 2006 C280 | 29 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 C280 | 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 2000 Mercedes Benz C280?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.