Mercedes Benz C280 owners have reported 45 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The balance shaft sprocket in this car needs to be recalled. It has has known issues since it came out nearly 20 years ago. It can cause your whole engine to blow if not fixed. The fix is often more than the value of the car, around $7000. It is ridiculous. Read details...
Our car was recalled on 07/03/2008, recall #08v303000, for problems relating to a number of types of mechanical and electrical malfunctions. One was the "(3) obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and (4) the speedodometer may be out of tolerance" this Read details...
Mercedes-benz 1999 C280. Crankshaft pulley fell apart while at a stop sign not far from home, was able to drive back home before complete breakdown. Smelled burning rubber, no fire. The car has only 25,284 miles. Read details...
Engine began to make a "buzzsaw" grinding sound that was not initially noticed while driving along on an 85 mile interstate highway trip. While traveling at 60 mph on a 6 lane highway, all the the dashboard lighting began to dim and malfunction, the electrical system then completely Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz C280w. The contact stated that a loud noise emitted from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the cooling fan stayed on independently. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic control unit Read details...