Mercedes Benz 280 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz 280 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz 280 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz 280 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz 280 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical45
- Engine14
- Airbags8
- Acceleration8
- Fuel system7
- Visibility5
- Brakes5
- Transmission4
- Tires4
- Suspension4
- Body3
- Steering2
Mercedes Benz 280 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 6 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1999 | - | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 3 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 5 | Transmission | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1996 | - | 13 | Electrical | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1995 | - | 47 | Electrical | 125,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1994 | - | 18 | Electrical | 123,000 | 0 | 2 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz 280
What years of the Mercedes Benz 280 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 280 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 280?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz 280?
Electrical, with 45 complaints across all years, followed by engine (14) and airbags (8).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 280 have?
No recalls on record.
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