1995 Mercedes-Benz 280 Problems
- Complaints
- 47filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles, 33 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 280 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 280. The part named most often is electrical system, with 31 complaints (66% of the total), followed by engine cooling (8) and fuel system (4). 33 of the complaints include a mileage, and 9% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 125,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system31 66%
- Engine cooling8 17%
- Fuel system4 8.5%
- Vehicle speed control3 6.4%
- Brakes2 4.3%
- Engine2 4.3%
- Other or unknown2 4.3%
- Body and structure2 4.3%
- Suspension2 4.3%
- Air bags1 2.1%
Also reported: Seats (1), Steering (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The wires in my engine harness to my 1995 mercedes benz c280,the insulation of the wires disintegrated(turned to dust).its been said that it is a factory defect and that mercedes doesn't want anything to do with it .we are currently in the process of paying $1300 problem (we will keep the old part).mercedes is cashing in on there mistake.”
NHTSA complaint #10241136, filed 2008-09, 170,000 milesEngine cooling: “My car acts hazardous. From time to time intermittent electrical problems occur like engine stalls,engine erratically increase RPM, check engine light for no reason, gauges not working from time to time, while driving the engines seems to stall but runs on 3 cylinders I have to pull over and shut it off to restart. My car went off and took 6 tries to get the car started. Replaced head gasket at 130k another mercedes benz problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10172882, filed 2006-11, 132,000 milesFuel system: “Car has been a good running car fro several thousand miles, however today it started, what seem to be a misfire. I checked the spark plugs, wires, igniters and they were all in good condition since they have been replaced recently. As I was driving the car at 35 miles an hour the car suddenly jerked and smoke filed the inside and would not accelerate on a busy cross road, so instant panic set in, because of the loss of vision and unable to breath from the fumes. I suffer from migraines and had to go to the doctor for a check up because my health has not been the same since. …”
NHTSA complaint #10471970, filed 2012-08, 202,122 milesVehicle speed control: “The engine wiring harness has badly deteriorated due to using poor materials. This is a very high occurring problem with this vehicle. It is very dangerous in that it can cause stalling, sudden acceleration, fire and it can also cause very expensive repairs to other vehicle systems. This is a huge problem with these cars and mercedes benz should rectify this problem out of concern for consumer safety, and expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10389389, filed 2011-03, 150,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
9% of the 33 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 82,578 and 145,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 280 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 280
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 5,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 13 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 47 | 125,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 18 | 110,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz 280 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 280 have?
NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 280 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 280 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 31 complaints (66% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 8.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 280 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 280 reported?
Among the 33 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 125,000 miles and the middle half falls between 82,578 and 145,000 miles; 9% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.