1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280.

Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Visibility	1
Child Seat	1
Steering	1

What owners report

1999-11-29, Steering
LINKAGE BUSHINGS FAILED. YH

1999-10-22, Child Seat
THE MERCEDES BENZ 280 CAN NOT HAVE A CHILD CAR SEAT TETHER INSTALLED. THE TETHERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SOLD WITH CAR SEATS AFTER SEPT 99, BUT MERCEDED WILL NOT INSTALL THESE. IN CANADA, THE TETHER ATTACHMENTS ARE FACTORY INSTALLED OR THERE IS A RETROFIT KIT BECAUSE CARS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DRIVEN WITHOUT THESE ATTACHMENTS. TOYOTA, GM, AND OTHERS ALL INSTALL AFTER-MARKET TETHER KITS AT NO CHARGE. MERCEDES WILL NOT. PLEASE HELP. ALL CARS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE THIS ATTACHMENT FACTOR-INSTALLED BY YEAR 2002. IN THE MEANTIME, THE CAR SEATS TELL YOU TO INSTALL THE ATTACHMENT AFTER MARKET.

1999-10-17, Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONSTANTLY BANG WHEN IN USE. MERCEDES CAN'T FIX. ON 2 OCCASIONS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FROZE AND SO DID THE FLUID. *AK

1999-04-29, Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED.

1997-09-03, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE IN REVERSE POSITION, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE ABOUT 20 MPH, CAUSING $3200 DAMAGES ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 has been fixed?

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