Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz C280

One problem related to front suspension control arm has been reported for the 1999 Mercedes Benz C280. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2009

1999 Mercedes Benz C280 drivers side spring perch rusted and broke . Causing spring to fly off lower control arm and suspension to drop . The front steering would no longer operate because wheel was trapped in wheel well. The incident immediately disabled . Car was towed to repair and new spring , perch,and plastic bushing were purchased. The perch was welded to the frame ,new spring installed all at owners expense.


Other Suspension related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz C280



C280 Service Bulletins
C280 Defect Investigations