Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ C220 · model year
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C220
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1998MERCEDES-BENZC220 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1998 C220 is suspension with 1 filings, followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 1998 C220. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990326VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INOPERATIVE.
19990314SUSPENSION
THE CAR IS EXTREMELY UNSTEADY ON THE FREEWAYS WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 70-78 OR MORE MILES PER HOUR. THIS HAPPENS WHEN A BREEZE HITS THE CAR OR WHEN PASSING BIG TRUCKS. THE CAR WILL SOMETIMES VEAR OVER TO THE WARNING BUMPS EVEN WITH BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL.IT HAS BEEN IN FOR ATTEMPTED (ABOUT 8) REPAIRS SINCE IT WAS ONE MONTH "OLD". DEALER DRIVES HAVE BEEN NEGATIVE.HUSBAND AND WIFE BOTH EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS.THIS HAPPENS TOO OFTEN TO BE SAFE ON THE FREEWAY DESPITE DEALERS NEGATIVE DRIVE . I KEEP MY HANDS AT 10/2 BUT IT WILL SWERVE BY ITSELF TO THE WARNING TRACK BUMPS. I EXPECT SOME SMALL MOVEMENT WITH BIG TRUCKS AND LARGE WIND GUSTS BUT THIS IS NOT WHAT IS HAPPENING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 have?▼
The 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C220?▼
The most-complained component for the 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 is SUSPENSION with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Is the 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C220 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.