https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz C280. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:04:15 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-2157600 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My Mercedes has never been recalled for the Takata air bag recall and now I have a warning about the SRS, Supplemental Restraint System. What ever happened to vehicles having replacement air bags?? https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-2157601 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have never been contacted about this recall either. This is the second complaint form I have filed. First one filed 12/28/2019. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-2106007 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT June 2, 2025 To Mercedes Customer Service: Safety Issue. This weekend I experienced the most frightening encounter that I ever had in a car. As I was driving on a 4-lane bypass highway at 55MPH my car suddenly and erratically turned to the right almost sending me into the cement bridge guards (I was driving over a river bridge). As I tried to correct the car, it then veered sharply left sending m https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-2103999 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving at approximately 70 mph on a highway, the rear subframe of the vehicle suddenly and catastrophically failed. This caused the vehicle to fishtail violently and nearly led to a serious highway accident. I was able to regain control and pull off the road safely, but the vehicle was no longer drivable and had to be towed. An inspection by a certified technician confirmed that the rear s https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-2102029 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT SRS light went on. Restraint malfunction message flashed across screen. Code reader pulls up dealer recall for driver airbag possibly exploding due to build up of pressure. My VIN is not included and dealer will not honor. Stuck with unsafe car or HUGE expense out of pocket. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-2102030 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT SRS light went on. Restraint malfunction message flashed across screen. Code reader pulls up dealer recall for driver airbag possibly exploding due to build up of pressure. My VIN is not included and dealer will not honor. Stuck with unsafe car or HUGE expense out of pocket. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-2095823 Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The balance shaft sprocket in this car needs to be recalled. It has has known issues since it came out nearly 20 years ago. It can cause your whole engine to blow if not fixed. The fix is often more than the value of the car, around $7000. It is ridiculous. The part was not properly heat treated during manufacture which causes it to fail prematurely at the expense of the owner. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-2072679 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Grinding nose after I did the breaks. And when I press the gas it acts like the e brake is on on https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1992357 Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT I am writing about this incident after finding out about the lawsuit filed against Mercedes concerning problems with the balance shaft, the soft metal they used in production, and the COMMON engine codes (P0016 & P0017). I am [XXX] and I was on the highway with my girlfriend going around 75mph and I smelled a burning smell and thought it might’ve been the truck/one of the cars in front of me. All https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1979174 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT I first noticed an issue with the alignment. The vehicle would always pull to the left. After 3 different alignment procedures, it remind the same. I started noticing a clunking sound when I would brake. While driving I hit a moderate pothole and the car lurched side to side, causing me to lose control. It was fortunate that I was on a surface street, and that I was only traveling about 35 mp https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1979175 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT I first noticed an issue with the alignment. The vehicle would always pull to the left. After 3 different alignment procedures, it remind the same. I started noticing a clunking sound when I would brake. While driving I hit a moderate pothole and the car lurched side to side, causing me to lose control. It was fortunate that I was on a surface street, and that I was only traveling about 35 mp https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1979176 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT I first noticed an issue with the alignment. The vehicle would always pull to the left. After 3 different alignment procedures, it remind the same. I started noticing a clunking sound when I would brake. While driving I hit a moderate pothole and the car lurched side to side, causing me to lose control. It was fortunate that I was on a surface street, and that I was only traveling about 35 mp https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1949963 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Our car was recalled on 07/03/2008, recall #08V303000, for problems relating to a number of types of mechanical and electrical malfunctions. One was the "(3) OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND (4) THE SPEEDODOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE" This vehicle has had a malfunctioning "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT", that needs to be corrected. It prevents the car from being p https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1949964 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Our car was recalled on 07/03/2008, recall #08V303000, for problems relating to a number of types of mechanical and electrical malfunctions. One was the "(3) OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND (4) THE SPEEDODOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE" This vehicle has had a malfunctioning "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT", that needs to be corrected. It prevents the car from being p https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1949965 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Our car was recalled on 07/03/2008, recall #08V303000, for problems relating to a number of types of mechanical and electrical malfunctions. One was the "(3) OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND (4) THE SPEEDODOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE" This vehicle has had a malfunctioning "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT", that needs to be corrected. It prevents the car from being p https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1947452 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Everytime I fill the gas tank I smell gas strongly I paid out of pocket to have the fuel pump done the gas cap the purge valve and I’m still getting a check engine light for a evap leak and still smelling gas from inside and outside the car I also have a rattle noise comeing from inside the gas tank u can take the gas cap off and heat it inside the gas tank from outside and inside the car it’s a c https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1930041 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT On 9/18/23 we were hit head on by a person driving a large ford. The air bags deployed on my CClass. I was unable to see after the accident. My nose is huge! Face is bruised. I had severe eye pain. Neck pain etc. There was chrome on the floor after the deployment. Major concern what was in this airbag. However, I’m sure it saved my life. My car is totaled. It was a fabulous car. We h https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1860563 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Engine Control Unit failed during warranty after replacement by the Mercedes Benz Dealership. The ECU causes stumbling and cutting out of engine in traffic while driving which can cause an accident putting my self, wife and others at risk. I took the car to the dealership and showed them the stored code of 1596 “The engine off time has an implausible value” (P1026) on the Mercedes Benz Xentry DAS https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1833473 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 2018. THE BALANCE SHAFT GEAR HAS A RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT HONORING THE RECALL WITHOUT AN EXTENSION FROM THE MERECEDES BENZ COMPANY. AS WELL MY MOON ROOF NEED THE BONDING REPAIR AND IT IS SHOWING A RECALL IN THE SYSTEM https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1833474 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 2018. THE BALANCE SHAFT GEAR HAS A RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT HONORING THE RECALL WITHOUT AN EXTENSION FROM THE MERECEDES BENZ COMPANY. AS WELL MY MOON ROOF NEED THE BONDING REPAIR AND IT IS SHOWING A RECALL IN THE SYSTEM https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1826057 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and the vehicle in front stopped as a result the contact rear-ended the vehicle. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver's side air bags were deployed with excessive force. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger side headrest restraint air bags were deployed. The contac https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1807514 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over safely and noticed that the sunroof had shattered. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage w https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1787948 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was pulling out of my driveway when all of a sudden, the car came to a screeching halt and would not move. I was stuck diagonally in the middle of the road. When I called AAA for a tow they said it looked like the passenger front ball joint failed. Upon inspection, it was found that the ball joint failed and the tie rod, lower control arm, and strut all broke as a result. The axel was also rippe https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1787949 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was pulling out of my driveway when all of a sudden, the car came to a screeching halt and would not move. I was stuck diagonally in the middle of the road. When I called AAA for a tow they said it looked like the passenger front ball joint failed. Upon inspection, it was found that the ball joint failed and the tie rod, lower control arm, and strut all broke as a result. The axel was also rippe https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1787950 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was pulling out of my driveway when all of a sudden, the car came to a screeching halt and would not move. I was stuck diagonally in the middle of the road. When I called AAA for a tow they said it looked like the passenger front ball joint failed. Upon inspection, it was found that the ball joint failed and the tie rod, lower control arm, and strut all broke as a result. The axel was also rippe https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1778723 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT I just purchased this vehicle and it says it has a recall on the sliding window please help me get it fixed https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1777342 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2006 Mercedes C280 which I purchased almost a year ago with 57,000 miles. It currently has 73,000 miles and is having major mechanical problems which have been life threatening due to when and where they occur. 1. Loss of transmission upon acceleration. If I pull over, turn it off and restart, it will shift fine until it decides it wants to do it again and I either lose the ability to sh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1777343 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2006 Mercedes C280 which I purchased almost a year ago with 57,000 miles. It currently has 73,000 miles and is having major mechanical problems which have been life threatening due to when and where they occur. 1. Loss of transmission upon acceleration. If I pull over, turn it off and restart, it will shift fine until it decides it wants to do it again and I either lose the ability to sh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1755619 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT We have 71,000 miles on our 2006 Mercedes Benz C280. Before Christmas, the engine light starts going on and the engine starts sounding rough and jerking. We take it into Mercedes Benz and they diagnose a cam shaft issue. It turns out all 2006 Mercedes Benz C280 have the same problem with the same mileage. This car is a safety hazard and needs to be recalled. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-c280#complaint-1750152 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall rep