Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Mercedes benz / C280
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007120181 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1997 | 1997 C-CLASS C280 SPORT MERCEDES-BENZ WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM CAUSING RANDOM ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB |
| 006115051 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 2007 | 2007 c280 mercedes-benz lease with stalling problems**cc the consumer stated 31 days after purchasing the vehicle while driving in the car with her |
| 007114431 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | 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 |
| 007111788 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 2007 | I took delivery of a new 2007 mercedes benz c280 4matic vehicle the 1st week of january,2007 & on january 14, 2007 i was returning home on a us |
| 007111455 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Mercedes-benz 1999 c280. crankshaft pulley fell apart while at a stop sign not far from home, was able to drive back home before complete breakdown |
| 007108849 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Driver side upper spring carrier failed allowing the spring to become jambed in the steering. due to failure occurring at low speed (under 20 mph) |
| 006096420 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | THE ELECTRONIC ODOMETER NO LONGER DISPLAYS THE MILEAGE PROPERLY. THIS SEEMS VERY COMMON FOR THE MERCEDES C-CLASS BUILT BETWEEN 1994-2000. *NM |
| 006096419 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | THE ELECTRONIC ODOMETER NO LONGER DISPLAYS THE MILEAGE PROPERLY. THIS SEEMS VERY COMMON FOR THE MERCEDES C-CLASS BUILT BETWEEN 1994-2000. *NM |
| 006055737 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Dt*: the contact stated without warning, the windshield wipers stopped working. the dealership determined the windshield wiper motor needs to be |
| 006055733 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | My wiper motor on my vehicle went out because it has one wiper and the gear powering it is plastic and stripped out. i know two other people |
| 005048818 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Harmonica balancer on 1999 mercedes benz c280 v6 2.8l engine. i've had some problems with the power steering and starting the car. i understand there |
| 005048817 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Harmonica balancer on 1999 mercedes benz c280 v6 2.8l engine. i've had some problems with the power steering and starting the car. i understand there |
| 005048816 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Harmonica balancer on 1999 mercedes benz c280 v6 2.8l engine. i've had some problems with the power steering and starting the car. i understand there |
| 005042713 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | 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 |
| 005024826 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | A leak in the transmission that was accumulating below the driver floor. this leak filled the transmission control module with fluid and it is |
| 004308265 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | A loud noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle then stalled. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to so |
| 004295706 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | A squeaking noise was coming from my wife's mercedes benz c-280. on her way to our mechanic, her car died, conveniently in front of another mechanic. |
| 004284518 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Explosion of mercedes-benz battery in vehicle.*mr when the consumer turned the key in the ignition she heard a loud explosion followed by smoke from |
| 004271864 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. *AK |
| 004267468 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLY HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE |
| 0000236763 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1997 | Interior windshield fogs once consumer exit the vehicle. *mr the problem occurred after the vehicle was in the park position with the engine off |
| 003221054 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer states that the drivebelt cracked and came off while driving, causing failure of power steering/ alternator, and the engine cooling system.* |
| 002210777 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | The vehicles fuel tank filler failed and made it difficult to fill the tank with gas. the gas came back out the filler cap although the tank didn't |
| 002210776 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | The vehicles fuel tank filler failed and made it difficult to fill the tank with gas. the gas came back out the filler cap although the tank didn't |
| 0000169744 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While driving headlights illuminated and flashed, and eventually battery went dead. very next day a recall notification was received. battery was |
| 0000163844 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer had to replace fuel pipeline more than 3-4 times with the constant engine light lighting up. he feels like it is a safety hazard while |
| 001156802 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle lane, hitting vehicle, and driver's airbag didn' |
| 000118189 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Intermittently while driving, vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. happened about 8 times. dealer has determined the problem but |
| 000112771 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND THE BRAKING WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK |
| 000051677 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 0000009576 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While driving the vehilce, driver noticed a shimmy or vibration. the problem grew worse with further travel and escalated with increased speed. the |
| 0000009575 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While driving the vehilce, driver noticed a shimmy or vibration. the problem grew worse with further travel and escalated with increased speed. the |
| 0000071352 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | IGNITION KEY MALFUNCTION. YH |
| 003221539 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer states that the drivebelt cracked and came off while driving, causing failure of power steering/ alternator, and the engine cooling system.* |
| 003221538 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer states that the drivebelt cracked and came off while driving, causing failure of power steering/ alternator, and the engine cooling system.* |
| 003221537 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer states that the drivebelt cracked and came off while driving, causing failure of power steering/ alternator, and the engine cooling system.* |
| 003221053 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer states that the drivebelt cracked and came off while driving, causing failure of power steering/ alternator, and the engine cooling system.* |
| 003221052 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer states that the drivebelt cracked and came off while driving, causing failure of power steering/ alternator, and the engine cooling system.* |
| 003221051 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer states that the drivebelt cracked and came off while driving, causing failure of power steering/ alternator, and the engine cooling system.* |
| 003212204 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | The drive belt pulley of my 1999 mercedes c280 broke. the battery charge light came up and i almost lost control of the car because my steering became |
| 003211724 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | The drive belt pulley of my 1999 mercedes c280 broke. the battery charge light came up and i almost lost control of the car because my steering became |
| 002211256 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | The vehicles fuel tank filler failed and made it difficult to fill the tank with gas. the gas came back out the filler cap although the tank didn't |
| 001192377 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | ENGINE CABLE INSULATOR CRACK AND FELL OFF, CAUSING SHORTS AND THE ENGINE CUT OFF. |
| 001192361 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | ENGINE CABLE INSULATOR CRACK AND FELL OFF, CAUSING SHORTS AND THE ENGINE CUT OFF. |
| 002188375 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND SWITCH TO DIM THE HEAD LIGHTS CUTS OFF. TS |
| 0000169754 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While driving headlights illuminated and flashed, and eventually battery went dead. very next day a recall notification was received. battery was |
| 001145737 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While husband was moving objects in trunk. touched battery and explode at his face, injuring parts on face and body.*ak the consumer suffered eye |
| 001145730 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While husband was moving objects in trunk. touched battery and explode at his face, injuring parts on face and body.*ak the consumer suffered eye |
| 001141607 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While driving about 15 mph, consumer heard an explosion, pulled over and battery had shattered. dealer said it was an electrical short.*ak consumer |
| 000112779 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND THE BRAKING WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK |
| 000112772 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND THE BRAKING WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK |
| 000108377 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | HEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE A/C FAN WILL STAY WORKING. CONSUMER HAD TO REMOVE THE FAN FUSE TO STOP WORKING. *AK |
| 000108370 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | HEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE A/C FAN WILL STAY WORKING. CONSUMER HAD TO REMOVE THE FAN FUSE TO STOP WORKING. *AK |
| 000108180 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While driving an electrical light will come on at the dashboard, and the light has a design like a bulb, starting to check electric on the brakes. *ak |
| 000108173 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While driving an electrical light will come on at the dashboard, and the light has a design like a bulb, starting to check electric on the brakes. *ak |
| 002094729 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | Fuel hose (part no.a2084761526) abruptly burst when car was started, resulting in huge fuel leak (like a spigot), with fuel immediately pooling under |
| 002089162 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK |
| 002089156 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK |
| 002089155 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK |
| 001071394 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | On may 7 my wife and i took a trip to visit her parents graves and to enjoy a relaxing day in the country. after finding the rural cemetary and |
| 001071387 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | On may 7 my wife and i took a trip to visit her parents graves and to enjoy a relaxing day in the country. after finding the rural cemetary and |
| 000051683 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 999029237 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Fuel sending unit and fuel gauge failed twice within 1 week period of time (after dealer replaced it). car stalled while driving due to lack of |
| 999029236 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Fuel sending unit and fuel gauge failed twice within 1 week period of time (after dealer replaced it). car stalled while driving due to lack of |
| 999029233 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Fuel sending unit and fuel gauge failed twice within 1 week period of time (after dealer replaced it). car stalled while driving due to lack of |
| 999029232 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Fuel sending unit and fuel gauge failed twice within 1 week period of time (after dealer replaced it). car stalled while driving due to lack of |
| 0000169743 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While driving headlights illuminated and flashed, and eventually battery went dead. very next day a recall notification was received. battery was |
| 0000163854 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1999 | Consumer had to replace fuel pipeline more than 3-4 times with the constant engine light lighting up. he feels like it is a safety hazard while |
| 0000153083 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While waiting at a red light to make a left turn, vehicle suddenly accelerated after the consumer started to make the left turn and spinned 360 |
| 0000153064 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While waiting at a red light to make a left turn, vehicle suddenly accelerated after the consumer started to make the left turn and spinned 360 |
| 0000153063 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | While waiting at a red light to make a left turn, vehicle suddenly accelerated after the consumer started to make the left turn and spinned 360 |
| 0000073595 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | GAS TANK GAUGE FAILED. YH |
| 0000073587 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | GAS TANK GAUGE FAILED. YH |
| 0000073576 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | POOR PLATING ON CHROME WHEELS. YH |
| 0000073575 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | HORN DID NOT WORK AT ALL. YH |
| 0000071361 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | IGNITION KEY MALFUNCTION. YH |
| 0000071353 | MERCEDES BENZ | C280 | 1998 | IGNITION KEY MALFUNCTION. YH |
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