1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1997 mercedes benz, model c-280: trunk front spring anchor point (drivers side) broke from metal fatigue when the trunk was opened. The weld point did not break. Mercedes benz USA was notified of the metal failure problem and has declined to act or take responsibility, as they stated this is due to the age of the vehicle . This part is not one to be replaced by wear and tear. We are advising you of the metal part failure, please respond. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10254997, filed 2009-01, 113,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280
4 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C280
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.
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