1999 Mercedes-Benz 280 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 280. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Mercedes benz c280 instrument cluster failure. *jb”
“Mercedes benz c280 instrument cluster failure. *jb”
“Non deployment of all airbags on a 1999 mercedes benz c280”
“Cd readout is "no cd changer" and will not play. Also, sometimes there is a normal readout but no sound on the cd or the phone. Have had to dealer about six times, but they claim they cannot duplicate the problem. Have spoken to manufacturer, who referred me back to dealer.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 280 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.