Mercedes-Benz C280 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz C280 years to avoid are 2007, 1999, 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2000 is the cleanest year on record.
234
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1994–2007
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
C280 years to avoid
Every C280 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz C280 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the C280 years to avoid are 2007, 1999, 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2000.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz C280?
By complaint volume, 2000 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C280 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz C280 have?
Across all model years, the C280 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 234 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.