2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and engine cooling (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Air bags3 50%
- Fuel system2 33%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Srs light comes on. Car has been back to dealer multiple times for various repairs to air bag system, at times car stayed at dealer for as long as a week. This has occurred from time of purchase to present.”
NHTSA complaint #10587758, filed 2014-05, 5,000 milesFuel system: “I have a 2000 mercedes c280 sport, which has constant fuel gauge problems. It's as if the gauge has a mind of it's own. This problem was repaired once according to my dealer, but has somehow manifested itself again. I feel this is a design flaw and would like to know what mercedes is doing to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10033397, filed 2003-08Engine cooling: “Mercedes c280 engine stalling due to crank sensor failure customer wants full reimbursement for repairs**nar**cc the consumer stated on 6/18/07 the engine stalled shortly after leaving hwy 91, the check engine light came on and the vehicle would not restart. The dealer determined that the defect was the crank sensor and charged the consumer $428.60 for repairs. The consumer stated he would like the dealer to reimburse the amount for the repairs, however the dealer declined reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #10199130, filed 2007-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10034306Jun 11, 2010Air bags. Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and…
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 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2000 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz 280 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 5,000 miles; 100% 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.