2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 18%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280, 18% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 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.
“My car ran hot and everything on the inside began to flicker. I pulled over and turned the car off to let it cool. When I turned it back on the check engine light was on with the emfamous p0016 and p0017 codes ad I later found out and it has not run thw same since. If drags, shifts incorrectly, and pulls wrong now.”
NHTSA complaint #11415688, filed 2021-05, 110,000 miles“Hvac mold smell , the car smells like ($#!*) whenever I use AC or heat . Tried like changing 10's of cabin filter ,but that smell makes me sick all the time. Checked with all the mechanics ,they only say its a manufacturer issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11300436, filed 2020-01, 112,000 miles“Engine motor mounts are constructed of untreated aluminum. It is well known that salt will react easily with aluminum, extensive corrosion results. The driver side motor mount sits in a pocket in the frame, where brine can lay on it for prolonged periods. Of note, many highway departments are now using a brine mix, including magnesium chloride, that will react with moisture in the air to continue the corrosion process. A recent study by volkswagen confirms that this accelerates the corrosion process. In april or may of this year, I had to have the motor mounts on my car replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749942, filed 2015-08, 46,000 miles“Engine started misfiring and lost power while driving uphill in hawaii the and the car was not able to drive up the hill it had no power. There has been a class action lawsuit regarding the camshaft which mercedes lost however when I called mercedes to help fix the issue they said time has expired and this was no longer valid.”
NHTSA complaint #10958923, filed 2017-03, 94,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz c280w. The contact stated that a loud noise emitted from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the cooling fan stayed on independently. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic control unit (ecu) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10678962, filed 2015-01, 116,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
- 11031629Oct 30, 2015To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) entered into a settlement…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280
21 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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