2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280

4 recalls — 68 complaints — 53 TSBs

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this reca... Read more

33,456 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2... Read more

131,653 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel an... Read more

Consequence

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's... Read more

11,356 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/... Read more

Consequence

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

747,928 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

68 total complaints 3 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	15
ENGINE	10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	5
POWER TRAIN	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
SEATS	3

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

I filed and submitted my paragraph yesterday and have not heard a word. My son was in the back seat when it happened and he is extremely traumatized in getting back into a vehicle. My car was purchased in 2023 and it is a 2024 and is non drivable due to the engine explosion while driving in 14 degre... Read more

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

I have never been contacted about this recall either. This is the second complaint form I have filed. First one filed 12/28/2019.

Incident date: Jun 28, 2025

Steering and breaking While driving at speeds 55-60 mph my car would shake when i applied the breaks to slow down. My safety and the safety of other were put at risk daily as i drove my car. Yes, I drove my car into Land rover in Richfield, MN and told the service advisor the problem i was having.... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2025

Vehicle engine keeps stopping while in drive and puts itself in neutral and turn offs, metal flying around the engine, vehicle jumps and makes loud rattling noise, vehicle electrical issue all components turned themselves off, Catalyst converter and several other vehicle issues alarm safety , vehic... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2023

The contact's ex-husband owned a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

Incident date: Mar 16, 2024

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. While driving I hit a moderate pothole and the car lurched side to side, causing me to lose ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds and turning, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side and passenger's side control arms were fra... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2024

Incident date: Aug 16, 2023

The car's lithium batteries caught fire to the point of smoldering. This happened at the end of the charge cycle. The car was parked in our garage and if the fire department did not come to help, the fire could have intensified and burned down our whole house. We are very thankful we caught it so q... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 18, 2023

Sitting at drive through and driver headrest exploded and hit me in the back of the head. Thank God I was not moving at the time and my car was in park or I may have wrecked! Startled me and I was dazed and confused because I couldn’t figure out what had happened! This just happened a few hours... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Nov 2, 2022

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. I took the car to the dealership and showed them the stored ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over safely and noticed that the sunroof had shattered. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2022

I was pulling out of my driveway when all of a sudden, the car came to a screeching halt and would not move. I was stuck diagonally in the middle of the road. When I called AAA for a tow they said it looked like the passenger front ball joint failed. Upon inspection, it was found that the ball joint... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2022

Incident date: Dec 18, 2019

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 280. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2021

MY CAR RAN HOT AND EVERYTHING ON THE INSIDE BEGAN TO FLICKER. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF TO LET IT COOL. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WITH THE EMFAMOUS P0016 AND P0017 CODES AD I LATER FOUND OUT AND IT HAS NOT RUN THW SAME SINCE. IF DRAGS, SHIFTS INCORRECTLY, AND ... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2019

SEVERAL TIMES I'VE FILLED MY GAS TANK I GOT A STRONG SMELL OF GAS BEFORE ENTERING MY VEHICLE. I HAD THEN MADE SURE NOT TO FILL THE TANK UP DUE TO THIS LEAKAGE. I BELIEVE ITS VERY DANGEROUS. THE SMELL DOESN'T GO AWAY UNTIL I DRIVE THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

Incident date: Dec 28, 2019

I AM STILL WAITING FOR A RECALL TO BE COMPLETED.

Incident date: Dec 28, 2019

I AM STILL WAITING FOR A RECALL TO BE COMPLETED.

Incident date: Jul 13, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C280. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. MERCEDES BENZ OF ATLANTIC CITY (6623 E BLACK HORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234) AND THE MANUFACTURER W... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2018

Incident date: Jul 9, 2019

WHEN RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM I FOUND THIS TK HE A COMMON PROBLEM. IF I FILL MY GAS TANK IT LEAKS GAS. THE CABIN OF CAR IS FLOODED WITH FUMES. SO MANY WITH SAME CAR HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS.

Incident date: Nov 16, 2019

HVAC MOLD SMELL , THE CAR SMELLS LIKE ($#!*) WHENEVER I USE AC OR HEAT . TRIED LIKE CHANGING 10'S OF CABIN FILTER ,BUT THAT SMELL MAKES ME SICK ALL THE TIME. CHECKED WITH ALL THE MECHANICS ,THEY ONLY SAY ITS A MANUFACTURER ISSUE.

Incident date: Nov 16, 2019

Incident date: Jan 6, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280W4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ SOUTHAMPTON (575 COUNTY RD 39 S, SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2019

WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED THERE IS A STRONG GAS ORDER COMING FROM THE VEHICLE.

Incident date: May 20, 2019

P0022 CAMSHAFT BALANCER DEFECT, SUBJECT TO PRIOR CLASS ACTION, I AM HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM! WISH TO BECOME A PART OF THAT PRIOR SETTLED CLASS ACTION OR PURSUE MY OWN ACTION FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS

Incident date: May 20, 2019

P0022 CAMSHAFT BALANCER DEFECT, SUBJECT TO PRIOR CLASS ACTION, I AM HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM! WISH TO BECOME A PART OF THAT PRIOR SETTLED CLASS ACTION OR PURSUE MY OWN ACTION FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS

Incident date: May 20, 2019

P0022 CAMSHAFT BALANCER DEFECT, SUBJECT TO PRIOR CLASS ACTION, I AM HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM! WISH TO BECOME A PART OF THAT PRIOR SETTLED CLASS ACTION OR PURSUE MY OWN ACTION FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS

Incident date: May 15, 2019

WE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR. AFTER I FILLED IT UP, THERE IS STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IN THE GARAGE. PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE AND IT STILL HAS SMELL. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES BENZ C280? UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THERE WAS EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM MERCEDES TO COVER E CLASS AND CLS CLASS FUEL ODOR ONL... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2019

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN I SMELLED HEAVY BURNING AND MY SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT. I TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER WHICH AT THE TIME WAS ON MEDIUM SETTING AND SINCE I COULD NOT STOP SAFELY, I CONTINUED TO DRIVE UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO STOP. I THEN CHECKED MY SEAT AND THATS WHEN I SAW THE HEATER HAD BURNT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2018

VERY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FILLS THE GARAGE AND HOUSE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED INSIDE AFTER FUELING TO FULL TANK. THE GASOLINE ODOR IS SO STRONG THAT I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE BECAUSE OF THE FUMES, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE

Incident date: Feb 3, 2017

STRONG GASOLINE ORDOR COMING FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL EVERY TIME THE CAR IS REFUELED. THE STRONG ORDOR LINGERS ON FOR 2-3DAYS FILLING THE GARAGE AND HOUSE WITH FULE ORDOR. SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM AS E CLASS, WHICH IS UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE FUEL ORDOR ISSUE. MB SERVICE REP SAID TH... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2017

ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING AND LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING UPHILL IN HAWAII THE AND THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE UP THE HILL IT HAD NO POWER. THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT WHICH MERCEDES LOST HOWEVER WHEN I CALLED MERCEDES TO HELP FIX THE ISSUE THEY SAID TIME HAS EXPIRED A... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2017

WITH FULL TANK, GAS SMELLS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

Incident date: Nov 2, 2016

76000 ML NICE AND CLEAN BUT, ALL OF THE SUDDEN STRONG SMELL OF THE GASOLINE INSIDE. WHEN DID MY RESEARCH ONLINE FOUND A LOT OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH SAME SYMPTOMS AS WHAT WAS INVESTIGATED ON REPORT# VRTC-DCD-3206 BY NHTSA. UPON FILLING UP THE GAS TANK TO FULL, GAS LEAKS FROM SANDING UNIT UNDER REA... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2016

MILEAGE 54,606 1 OWNER CAR STRONG GAS ODOR WHEN THE TANK IS FILLED, AND MOVING. TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER STATED WE NEED TO DRAIN TANK AND REPLACE LEAKING L/H FUEL SENSOR MODULE. L/H FUEL UNIT FUEL SENDER O RINGS FUEL SENDER LOCK RINGS ALL FOR THE LOW COST OF $1,095.84 FOR NOW WE ARE NOT FIL... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2016

THIS VEHICLE SHOWS SAME SYMPTOMS AS WHAT WAS INVESTIGATED ON REPORT# VRTC-DCD-3206 BY NHTSA. UPON FILLING UP THE GAS TANK TO FULL, GAS LEAKS FROM SANDING UNIT UNDER REAR PASSENGER SEAT. FEW TIMES THE GAS HAS MADE ITS WAY OUT AND DRIPPED FROM REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL. REACHED OUT TO MB USA AND WAS TO... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2016

STRONG GAS ODOR IN GARAGE & HOUSE. THIS OCCURS AFTER FILLING UP CAR AND PARKING CAR IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT.

Incident date: Feb 11, 2016

GAS SMELL IN GARAGE - GAS CAP TIGHT JUST FILLED TANK

Incident date: Apr 8, 2015

IN NOVEMBER OF 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ USA INITIATED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN THAT AFFECTED APPROX. 1,064,723 VEHICLES. THE DEFECTIVE PART WAS THE CAMSHAFT SOLENOID. MBUSA SENT THIS NOTICE TO ALL DEALERSHIPS, BUT FAILED TO NOTIFY THE VEHICLE OWNERS DIRECTLY. THEY APPARENTLY DID NOT DEEM THIS TO BE A SAFETY R... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C280. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THERE WAS A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS RACED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT RESPONDING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2015

Incident date: May 4, 2015

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE CONSTRUCTED OF UNTREATED ALUMINUM. IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT SALT WILL REACT EASILY WITH ALUMINUM, EXTENSIVE CORROSION RESULTS. THE DRIVER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT SITS IN A POCKET IN THE FRAME, WHERE BRINE CAN LAY ON IT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS. OF NOTE, MANY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTS ARE NOW US... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2015

Incident date: Jan 19, 2015

TL*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 more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C-280.THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE RIGHT INTAKE CAM SHAFT MAGNET AND THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 M... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2013

THE SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES IS EXTREMELY STRONG AFTER FILLING THE TANK. THE INTENSE SMELL OF GASOLINE FILLS THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR AS WELL. I FEEL THAT THIS CONDITION IS UNSAFE AND PROVIDES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE HAZARD. THIS CONDITION ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS FILLED AND LAST A DAY OR TWO. MY... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	19.0	26.0	22.0	Premium	$3,700

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280

53 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
220000 SEATS	5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
140000 AIR BAGS	3
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)	2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	2

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg

160000 STRUCTURE

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit

100000 POWER TRAIN

Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

020000 SUSPENSION

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

150000 SEAT BELTS

Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises

140000 AIR BAGS

Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag

140000 AIR BAGS

Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

160000 STRUCTURE

Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I

220000 SEATS

Noise from the front seats during load change.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The presence of a quiescent current can have several causes. These are not always recognized and lead to an increased number of OK components being removed. Possible Hall sensor faults or normalization faults can exist which can be elimin

220000 SEATS

Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.

220000 SEATS

Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.

220000 SEATS

Grunting noise or ripping noise at seat-back lining

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20: P001177 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank

100000 POWER TRAIN

Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MERCEDES BENZ: ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM

126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM

140000 AIR BAGS

MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. WITH 164, 216 221, 251 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

XENTRY (MERCEDES BENZ): REPLACING EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS. EXTERIOR LIGHTS. LI DID NOT MATCH DTB FROM WHICH IT WAS CREATED. (MAIN REMEDY FOR REPAIR WAS MISSING.) *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED DURING A VI

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

MERCEDES BENZ: ALL MODEL 202, 208, 210 EQUIPPED WITH CODE 472A (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) ESP INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED/FAULT CODE C1401 OR C1405. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

MERCEDES: REPLACE TRANSFER CASE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES OPTIMIZED TRANSFER CASES WILL REDUCE VIBRATIONS WHEN CORNERING OR WHEN PARKING. MODELS 203, 211, 220. *PE

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) RETURN FLOW PUMP RUNNING WITHOUT CONTROL WITH CORRESPONDING FAULT CODE C1401, CLEAN AND INSULATED THE CONNECTOR FOR THE RETURN FLOW PUMP RELAY. MODELS 202 AND 208. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.

046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

MODELS E320, E500, E55, E350, E550, E63 AND S430 4MATIC, S500 4MATIC. MY 2005-2006 -- REPLACE TRANSFER CASE. *NJ UPDATED 5/13/09. MODELS C280, C350, C320 AND C240. MY 2005-2007. *PE

014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE

014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION

PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES BENZ: MODELS 203, 209, 211, 219,230, AND 463; MODEL YEARS 2005-2007. REPLACE PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROHYDRAULIC UNIT. DAIMLER AG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON AFFECTED VEHICLES THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY LEAK. DEALER WILL REPLA

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *KB UPDATED 3/5/09. *PE

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

MERCEDES: REPLACE V BELT UPPER GUIDE PULLEY. THE V BELT UPPER GUIDE PULLEY OPTIMIZED FOR NOISE REDUCTION IS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE UPPER GUIDE PULLEY AT THE NEXT WORKSHOP VISIT. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. *NJ

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

ALL MODEL 171, 203 AND 209 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SALES CODE 477 - TIRE LOSS WARNING SYSTEM (INDIRECT ESP BASED) WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. [TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INACTIVE] DISPLAYED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL YEAR 2005-2007. *NJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REPLACE ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CHECK SEAM SEAL IN SPARE TIRE WELL AND RESEAL IF NECESSARY. *KB

MERCEDES-BENZ C280 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C280 across all model years (2006–2007).

8 Total Recalls

233 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

13 Reported Crashes

20 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ C280 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2007 (current)	4	68
2006	4	40	View
2000	0	4	View
1999	0	45	View
1998	0	21	View
1997	0	8	View
1996	0	8	View
1995	0	25	View
1994	0	14	View

Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GLA 250	1,219	416	View
GLC 300	1,143	568	View
GLE 350	1,116	311	View
C 300	1,074	360	View
AMG GLS63	963	12	View
AMG C43	944	74	View
CLA 250	923	130	View
AMG GLC43	920	42	View

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2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy — 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280

Technical Service Bulletins — 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280

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MERCEDES-BENZ C280 — All Years Overview

MERCEDES-BENZ C280 — Year by Year

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