Mercedes Benz C280 owners have reported 15 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I first noticed an issue with the alignment. The vehicle would always pull to the left. After 3 different alignment procedures, it remind the same. I started noticing a clunking sound when I would brake. Read details...
I suffered a catastrophic loss of control while driving on a road. The car yawed wildly before I was able to stop without injury. Further inspection showed the front left coil spring perch had separated from the body, allowing the spring to leave its mount and lose tension. Read details...
After arriving home and driving over a speed bump in our apartment complex at a slow speed, we heard a popping noise. Then, as we were turning into a parking space, we heard a grinding or dragging noise. Read details...
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 . Read details...
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...