2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“2006 c280w4 with a side view mirror design flaw. Consumer believes that the snap off side view mirror should be recalled because the mirror cost $1200.00 to replace if it gets broken. The consumer stated the side view mirrors were stolen twice. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10218308, filed 2008-02Related recalls
- 24V874000Nov 19, 2024Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C280 2006–2007, E320 2003–2009, C230 2002–2007 +20 more
- 22V954000Dec 23, 2022Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C280 2006–2007, C230 2002–2007, CLS550 2006–2011 +18 more
- 21V196000Mar 19, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C280 2006–2007, E350 2006–2007, E320 2006–2007 +14 more
- 19V918000Dec 20, 2019Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate…Covers: Mercedes-Benz C280 2006–2007, E320 2003–2009, C320 2001–2005 +21 more
Related service bulletins
- 11032875May 19, 2026Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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