1998 Mercedes-Benz 280 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz 280 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 Mercedes-Benz 280 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 280.

Most common 1998 Mercedes-Benz 280 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility2
Fuel System, Other1
Tires1

What owners report

2001-10-15, Visibility
THE DRIVER HEARD A PING NOISE, NOT VERY LOUD AND SUBSEQUENTLY A SMALL STAR LIKE MARK ON THE WINDSHIELD APPEARED, WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS LONG FREEFORM CRACK LINES ON THE WINDSHIELD HAD EMANATED FROM THAT SMALL STAR LIKE PING EARLIER ON, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT, THE WINSHIELD HAD TO BE REPLACED. NLM
1999-10-17, Tires
ALL 4 TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED EVEN BEFORE 20,000 MILES OR THE CAR 2 YRS OLD. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/60 15 )
1999-08-30, Fuel System, Other
GAS GAUGE SENSOR FAILED. YH

1998 Mercedes-Benz 280 questions

Does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 280 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 280 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 280?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Fuel System, Other (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Mercedes-Benz 280 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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