1999 Mercedes-Benz C280 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Fuel sending unit and fuel gauge failed twice within 1 week period of time (after dealer replaced it). Car stalled while driving due to lack of fuel. Road condition at the time was bad. Engine check light came on afterward.”
NHTSA complaint #716986, filed 2000-01“Intermittently while driving, vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Happened about 8 times. Dealer has determined the problem but doesn't know how to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #864932, filed 2000-07Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280
10 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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