1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C280.

Most common 1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	8
Engine	4
Power Train	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

What owners report

2019-11-25, Electrical System
I JUST BOUGHT THIS W202 94' C280 WITH 150K IN THE SPRING TIME WHICH SURPRISINGLY RAN FINE WITH NO ISSUES, CONSIDERING SOME OF THE LOOM ON THE ELECTRICAL WIRES GOING TO THE CONNECTORS AND SENSORS IS ENTIRELY DISINTEGRATED AND INSULATION IS BREAKING APART LEAVING BARE COPPER WIRES NEAR EACH OTHER OR NEAR METAL BRACKETS. NOW ENTERING THE WINTER TIME WITH INCREASED MOISTURE AND RAIN IT SEEMS TO BE AFFECTING THE VEHICLE MORE SUCH AS CAUSING UNWANTED OPERATION OF COMPONENTS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS LIKE THE EGR WHICH IS ONE OF THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS ON THE DEGRADING LOOM, JUST AS THE SAI AND THE ALTERNATOR POWER WIRES. THE SAI NO LONGER WORKS TO WARM UP MY CAR QUICKER AND THEREFORE THERE IS AN INCREASE

2018-05-17, Electrical System
ELECTRICAL HARNESS DISINTEGRATED, AND UPPER OLD SEAL IS INFERIOR AND HAS LEAKED SINCE 1995 VIN NUMBER [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

2016-03-18, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ C280. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WIRES AND INSTALLATION WERE ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A NEW WIRING HARNESS WAS INSTALLED AND A FEW SENSORS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.

2015-10-01, Electrical System
ENGIN WIRING HARNESS COUGHT FIRE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE ..

2015-03-26, Electrical System
ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE A "BUZZSAW" GRINDING SOUND THAT WAS NOT INITIALLY NOTICED WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON AN 85 MILE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY TRIP. WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON A 6 LANE HIGHWAY, ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTING BEGAN TO DIM AND MALFUNCTION, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THEN COMPLETELY FAILED AND SHUT DOWN CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL OUT, STEERING AND BRAKE FUNCTION BECAME SIGNIFICANTLY DEGRADED DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE (INCLUDING COMPLETE STOPPAGE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING A HEAVY RAIN DOWNPOUR) SAFELY EXITED ROADWAY BY MANEUVERING AROUND TRAFFIC AND COASTING TO ROAD SIDE SHOULDER AT WHICH POINT SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD AND FILLING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CAR WAS SUBSEQUENT

1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 questions

Does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C280?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Engine (4), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 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.