2007 Mercedes Benz C280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C280 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz C280. That is the most of any C280 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (16 complaints, 29%), typically at around 77,125 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 56owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 29% | 77,125 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 18% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 9% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | 52,430 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 7% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5% | 46,979 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 6,505 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 5% | 92,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz C280 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
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.
driver seat belt. seat belt did not lock during crash with airbag deployment. problem has not been confirmed. police observed the belt not locked in either extended or retracted position after collision. burn marks on belt would indicate belt was in use
My Mercedes has never been recalled for the Takata air bag recall and now I have a warning about the SRS, Supplemental Restraint System. What ever happened to vehicles having replacement air bags??
I have never been contacted about this recall either. This is the second complaint form I have filed. First one filed 12/28/2019.
June 2, 2025 To Mercedes Customer Service: Safety Issue. This weekend I experienced the most frightening encounter that I ever had in a car. As I was driving on a 4-lane bypass highway at 55MPH my car suddenly and erratically turned to the right almost sending me into the cement bridge guards (I…
Grinding nose after I did the breaks. And when I press the gas it acts like the e brake is on on
Other Mercedes Benz C280 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 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 C280 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz C280?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz C280?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.