Mercedes-Benz C280 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 85 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz C280 (model years 2000, 2006–2007). The most reported problem area is engine (23 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (17 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (4).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (56), 2006 (29) and 2000 (4). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz C280 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 2 of 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 2 of 3 | |
| Power train | 10 | 2 of 3 | |
| Air bags | 8 | 2 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 of 3 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V874000 | Nov 19, 2024 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2007 | 33,456 |
| 22V954000 | Dec 23, 2022 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2007 | 131,653 |
| 21V196000 | Mar 19, 2021 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2007 | 11,356 |
| 19V918000 | Dec 20, 2019 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2006–2007 | 747,928 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 5 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.