2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).

0Recalls
6Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280.

Most common 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags3
Fuel System, Other2
Equipment1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2014-05-12, 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
2007-08-03, 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 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
2003-08-24, Fuel System, Other
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
2001-08-01, Air Bags
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
2001-04-13, Air Bags
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

2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 questions

Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Fuel System, Other (2), Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 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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