Suspension Related Problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz C280

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).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz C280


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz C280

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

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...

The Front Suspension Springs problem

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...

The Suspension Noise problem

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...


Suspension related problems in other Mercedes Benz C280 model year vehicles:



C280 Service Bulletins
C280 Defect Investigations