EquipmentPart report
1998 Mercedes-Benz C280 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10164810Aug 5, 2019Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz C280
Electrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology