Mercedes Benz C280 owners have reported 12 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission floor shift (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems |
Engine control unit failed during warranty after replacement by the Mercedes Benz dealership. The ecu causes stumbling and cutting out of engine in traffic while driving which can cause an accident putting my self, wife and others at risk. Read details...
A leak in the transmission that was accumulating below the driver floor. This leak filled the transmission control module with fluid and it is recommended that I replace this. The transmission fluid had leaked into the shifter and the reverse backup solenoid in shifter had to be replaced. Read details...
2006 Mercedes Benz C280. Consumer states transmission freezes at 20 mph while the rpm goes into the danger zone the consumer stated it was almost impossible to control the vehicle when it failed to accelerate. The consumer was informed the seals failed and transmission fluid in the module. Read details...