Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2007. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 C280Most complaints | 56 | 4 |
| 2006 C280 | 29 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 C280 | 34 | 0 |
| 1998 C280 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 16 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system44
- Engine34
- Fuel/propulsion system19
- Unknown or other15
- Suspension14
- Engine and engine cooling14
- Power train13
- Air bags13
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the C280.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
NHTSA recalls