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1997 Mercedes Benz C280 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Mercedes Benz C280 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 7 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Mercedes Benz C280.

1997 Mercedes Benz C280 owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz C280, describing incidents dated April 16, 2005 to February 28, 2015.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 4 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10691286 · Filed

    INSULATION ON THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS IS FAILING TO WHERE BARE WIRES SHOW AND ARE CONTACTING OTHER BARE WIRES SHORTING OUT THE SYSTEM. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE I SEE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

  • ODI #10637226 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCEDES BENZ C280. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

  • ODI #10281424 · Filed

    MERCEDES 1997 C280 SPORT WIRING HARNESS. *TR

Read all 7 complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Mercedes Benz C280 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Mercedes Benz C280 model years

Check your 1997 Mercedes Benz C280 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes Benz C280 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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