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1999 Mercedes Benz 280 problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 280 is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical 280 model year.

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Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 1999 Mercedes Benz 280 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Mercedes Benz 280 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · PA

Mercedes benz c280 instrument cluster failure.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Airbags · 35,200 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Non deployment of all airbags on a 1999 mercedes benz c280

Filed Oct 13, 1999 · TX

Cd readout is "no cd changer" and will not play. Also, sometimes there is a normal readout but no sound on the cd or the phone. Have had to dealer about six times, but they claim they cannot duplicate the problem. Have spoken to manufacturer, who referred me back to dealer.

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Questions about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 280

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz 280 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 280, fewer than a typical 280 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 280?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz 280 have?

No recalls on record.

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