2000 Mercedes Benz 280
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Air bags
Srs light comes on. car has been back to dealer multiple times for various repairs to air bag system, at times car stayed at dealer for as long as a week. This has occurred from time of purchase to present. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Mercedes C280 engine stalling due to crank sensor failure customer wants full reimbursement for repairs**nar**cc the consumer stated on 6/18/07 the engine stalled shortly after leaving hwy 91, the check engine light came on and the vehicle would not restart. The dealer determined that the defect…
Mercedes C280 engine stalling due to crank sensor failure customer wants full reimbursement for repairs**nar**cc the consumer stated on 6/18/07 the engine stalled shortly after leaving hwy 91, the check engine light came on and the vehicle would not restart. The dealer determined that the defect was the crank sensor and charged the consumer $428.60 for repairs. The consumer stated he would like the dealer to reimburse the amount for the repairs, however the dealer declined reimbursement. *tr
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Tank valve/gauge · Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
I have a 2000 mercedes C280 sport, which has constant fuel gauge problems. It's as if the gauge has a mind of it's own. This problem was repaired once according to my dealer, but has somehow manifested itself again. I feel this IS a design flaw and would like to know what mercedes IS doing to fix it. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
I was rear-ended by a bus and also severely struck on my driver side - no airbag activation, I was injured and car was a total loss. *Ak
- Air bags › Side/window
Location: tasman and centennial. the car ran over one of several large pieces of wood and metal debris that were scattered on 3 lanes of the road. the object seemed to bounce and hit the side of the car. the passenger side airbage deployed, hitting th. *Ak
- Fuel system, other
Fuel gauge failure problem on many mercedes according to keenan service
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10034306Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (N2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. With modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset three times. Earlier models would have to have their airbag control unit and triggered restrain components changed only after an accident. No models or model years listed.
Every Mercedes Benz 280 model year
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