Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz C280. The number one most common problem is related to the battery (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the instrument panel (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Battery problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |
Explosion of mercedes-benz battery in vehicle. When the consumer turned the key in the ignition she heard a loud explosion followed by smoke from the trunk of the car. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer who indicated that there was a recall on the battery the year before. Read details...
The electronic odometer no longer displays the mileage properly. This seems very common for the mercedes c-class built between 1994-2000. Read details...
Consumer states that the drivebelt cracked and came off while driving, causing failure of power steering/ alternator, and the engine cooling system. Read details...