Both front springs cracked/ broken
The worst 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension3
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Suspension3
- Airbags1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Washer fluid system leaks
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats...
- NTG5.5
- If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single...
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
2000 Mercedes Benz C280 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6‑cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 21 |
What 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall, received letter from mercedes benz saying I will receive a voucher for new airbags gratis but they do not know when. I hope I live long enough. Takata will obviously go bankrupt before they complete obligations for 54 million airbags...disgusted customer
I suffered a catastrophic loss of control while driving on a road. The car yawed wildly before I was able to stop without injury. Further inspection showed the front left coil spring perch had separated from the body, allowing the spring to leave its mount and lose tension. Had I been at highway speed, would have been an extremely serious situation.
Suspension dropped at highway speed. Bearing broke off could only go straight as wheels could not turn left or right. Coil spring perch broke..wheel hitting wheel well. Left side of car front dropped towards ground. Someone will be killed or already probably have been. Mercedes benz knows of this problem and they wont correct the problem of there rusty cars.. These models go from years before 1990 and past 2010 and later with all models they've produced.. Check it out before you have a problem like gm has with ignition switch.. Let mercedes benz pay in whole for all these repairs of this safety hazzard and also not put it on customers shoulders to correct and pay for a dangerous safety condition.
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Questions about the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280
Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280, fewer than a typical C280 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280?
Suspension, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.8L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 19 city and 25 highway.
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