Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz C280. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension springs (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Coil Spring problems | |
| Front Suspension Springs problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
While traveling on the interstate at 70 mph, the spring perch supporting the left, front coil spring broke. Instantly, the left front suspension totally collapsed leaving the left front wheel without any suspension or wheel clearance inside the fender. Read details...
On may 22, 2005, the right front suspension coil spring popped out of vehicle from driving over rough road. Information entered by state farm. On July 20, 2005, the left front suspension coil spring was damaged from driving over rough roads. Read details...
Without any warning attempting to make a turn around the corner car just made a very loud sound coming from under driver's side in the front. Car came down on driver side very close to tire. When I existed the vehicle is when I realized the front driver side coil suspension was on the ground Read details...