Mercedes Benz C280 1997
Model C280 made in 1997 by Mercedes Benz got 5 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 033008 | 04/24/2008 | SB-03-30-08E | 10022893 | 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 | 10/03/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| PB-42-30-103 | 01/13/2009 | 10028624 | 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. | 05/12/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| PB-42-30-103 | 01/13/2009 | 10028624 | 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. | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/17/2009 | 68000 | ||
| Mercedes 1997 c280 sport wiring harness. *tr | |||
| 04/16/2005 | 999999 | 1 | 01/17/2003 |
| Wire harness and mass air flow sensors are well known to fail in all w202 body style mercedes maf are not a larger problem due to their low repair cost on the other hand all w202 have to have the wire harness replaced in under 10 years which for $2000+ is unreasonable due to the fact that it is a clear problem in all such vehicles. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/17/2007 | 70000 | 2 | 09/08/2007 |
| 1997 c-class c280 sport mercedes-benz wiring harness problem causing random electrical problems. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/08/2009 | 113000 | 1 | |
| 1997 mercedes benz, model c-280: trunk front spring anchor point (drivers side) broke from metal fatigue when the trunk was opened. the weld point did not break. mercedes benz usa was notified of the metal failure problem and has declined to act or take responsibility, as they stated this is due to the age of the vehicle. this part is not one to be replaced by wear and tear. we are advising you of the metal part failure, please respond. thank you. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Interior windshield fogs once consumer exit the vehicle. *mr the problem occurred after the vehicle was in the park position with the engine off. the visibility through the windshield would get worse if the defogger was turned on and would not defrost when the windshield fogged up. (model-c 280) *scc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BEVERLY HILLS | 90210 | BEVERLY HILLS LTD. | 310 659 2980 |
| NV | LAS VEGAS | 89014 | MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CENTER | 7028983776 |