1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and steering (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “The mercedes benz 280 can not have a child car seat tether installed. The tethers are required to be sold with car seats after sept 99, but merceded will not install these. In canada, the tether attachments are factory installed or there is a retrofit kit because cars are not allowed to be driven without these attachments. Toyota, GM, and others all install after-market tether kits at no charge. Mercedes will not. Please help. All cars will be required to have this attachment factor-installed by year 2002. In the meantime, the car seats tell you to install the attachment after market.”
NHTSA complaint #713698, filed 1999-10Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 280 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.
Has the 1997 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.
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.