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Mercedes Benz 280 1995 Safety Reports and Reviews
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The following Mercedes Benz 280 safety reports were submitted by consumers. This information can help keep you and your loved ones safe by understanding what problems can occur and what you can do about them. If a safety-related defect exists in a motor vehicle, the manufacture must provide a remedy at no cost to the owner. |
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control Report #962829
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Mar 27, 1995.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . IDLE SPEED CONTROL UNIT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E7SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in WALNUT, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Structure Body
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Structure Body Report #969641
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 1994.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL INSIDE PANEL IS MISSING, TIRE WOULD WOULD SPRAY DEBRIS INTO VEHICLE. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Structure Body Report #969641
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 1994.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL INSIDE PANEL IS MISSING, TIRE WOULD WOULD SPRAY DEBRIS INTO VEHICLE. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Wheels
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Wheels Report #481617
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 1995.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with WHEELS . POSSIBLE DEFECT IN LEFT REAR WHEEL, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WABHA28E8SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in WADE, NC. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Report #601127
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 1995.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . BRAKE SQUEAKS. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E1SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in LOS ANGELE, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Structure Frame And Members
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Structure Frame And Members Report #487174
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 1995.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . REAR LEFT SIDE PANEL NOT FINISHED, CAUSING MUFFLER TO BE EXPOSED. *SD.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E15F. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in EL PASO, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Power Train
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Power Train Report #601463
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on July 31, 1994.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . SPEEDOMETER FAILED. *DH.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28ELSF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Other
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Other Report #827659
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with OTHER . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28EXSF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #708278
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 1999.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWO TIMES. ONCE AFTER 2 YEARS AT 21,000 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 48,000 MILES AFTER ABOUT 18 MONTHS. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E3SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in GREENLAWN, NY. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 01, 1999. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #712981
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 26, 1999.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . I HAVE PURCHASED A MERCEDES BENZ C280 THIS PAST WEEK. I HAVE FIND OUT THAT THE ENGINE IS LEAKING OIL. ACCORDING TO 2 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, ONE OF THEM IS AN EMPLOYEE OF A LOCAL MERCEDES BENZ DEALER, ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH C-CLASS MODELS. THE HEAD GASKET LEAKS OIL OVERTIME AND ENGINE OIL WILL SEEP INTO AN OIL PAN UNDER THE ENGINE. SINCE I AM NOT A MECHANIC, IT IS HARD FOR ME TO TELL THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH PROBLEM. BUT IT IS OBVIOUS THAT AN ENGINE WITHOUT THE OIL WILL FAIL. IT MAY WELL HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A ROADWAY WITH HIGH TRAFFIC, CAUSING A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. I WILL APPRECIATE YOUR ACTION ON THIS MATTER, SINCE MERCEDES BENZ REPRESENTATIVES ARE RELUCTANT TO ACCEPT THIS A TAKE ACTION. BEST REGARDS, HAKAN AKIN.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E7SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in PALO ALTO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 01, 1999. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Report #724557
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . THE PROBLEMS I HAVE CITED ARE REPETTIVE....BENZ FIXES A PART, THEN IT GOES AGAIN....THE CRA CANNOT BE PROPERLY BALANCED I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY YWO INDEPENDENT CAR REPAIR SHOPS.....THE ELECTRICAL PROBELSM STARTED 3 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR AND ARE ONGOING.........I BELIEVE THE CAR IS UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED AND BENZ HAS BEEN LYING TO ME........NG. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 1994. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Suspension Front
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Suspension Front Report #724557
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . THE PROBLEMS I HAVE CITED ARE REPETTIVE....BENZ FIXES A PART, THEN IT GOES AGAIN....THE CRA CANNOT BE PROPERLY BALANCED I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY YWO INDEPENDENT CAR REPAIR SHOPS.....THE ELECTRICAL PROBELSM STARTED 3 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR AND ARE ONGOING.........I BELIEVE THE CAR IS UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED AND BENZ HAS BEEN LYING TO ME........NG. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 1994. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Ignition
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Ignition Report #724557
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . THE PROBLEMS I HAVE CITED ARE REPETTIVE....BENZ FIXES A PART, THEN IT GOES AGAIN....THE CRA CANNOT BE PROPERLY BALANCED I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY YWO INDEPENDENT CAR REPAIR SHOPS.....THE ELECTRICAL PROBELSM STARTED 3 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR AND ARE ONGOING.........I BELIEVE THE CAR IS UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED AND BENZ HAS BEEN LYING TO ME........NG. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 1994. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor Report #876422
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR . WINDSHIELD WIPER SINGLE BLADE THAT GOES OVER COMPLETE WINDSHIELD FAILED DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM DUE TO FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY MOTOR. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28EXSF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #8014541
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2002.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURED DUE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS UNDERHOOD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE FILL. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in CAMARILLO, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10005610
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. RUBBER COATING HAS DETERIORATED EXPOSING COPPER WIRE, CAUSING ERRONEOUS SIGNALS OF SYSTEMS FAILURES ON DASH PANEL AND REPORTED DURING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E0SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 29, 1996. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ARISTOCRAT MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 913-677-3300 . DEALER'S CITY: OVERLAND PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KS. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 66203 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Vehicle Speed Control
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10042362
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED SPEEDOMETER JUMPING UP AND DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK.Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in ELK GROVE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #10058505
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE- NEEDED CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WITH 19240 MILES ON MY 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ C280! CALLED BUFFALO DEALER, OUT OF WARRANTY,NO HELP WANTED APPROX $1400. TO REPAIR! FOUND CAR HAS HAD 3 SERVICE BULLETTINS ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. FOUND AUTO DEALER TO FIX FOR $1034.04.Mileage was 19240 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E6SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in AMHERST, NY. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 10, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDESBENZ-BUFFALO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 716-633-0088 . DEALER'S CITY: WILLIAMSVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Service Brakes, Air Disc
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Service Brakes, Air Disc Report #10068188
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC . 8182225555: MERCEDES C 280 LEMON RETURNED TO THE DEALER ON 3/26/03/. I WALKED INTO ACURA AFTER TEST DRIVING THIS CAR W/ ERIK ON 3/27. I DROVE IT FOR 3 WEEKS. THE SRS LIGHT (AIRBAGS ) KEPT COMING ON W/ BUZZ NOISE. ON THE 5TH DAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AND REAR BUTTONS DID NOT WORK. THE RADIO FREQUENTLY GOES IN AND OUT ON SEVERAL STATIONS. THE 3RD WEEK, THERE WAS A HEAVY OIL LEAK, LEAKING FROM THE OIL PAN AND HEAD GASKET. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND DOES NOT MEET USED CAR SAFETY STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING HAD A LEAK. THE BRAKES WERE WORN BELOW 50%, THE BRAKE SENSORS WERE BAD AND THE ROTORS WERE WORN. THE SHOCKS LEAKED GAS FROM THE FRONT AND ARE WEAK IN THE BACK. CAR ENGINE IDLE HAS A WATER PUMP LEAK. THE BUYERS GUIDE STATED ABOVE. 4/16/04, I DROVE TO ACURA TO TALK TO VERN. VERN TOLD ME THAT MERCE ALWAYS HAS OIL LEAKS. VERN SIGNED A FORM THAT STATED HE WOULD HAVE UNION 76 MECHANIC CHANGE OIL PAN GASKET, CHECK OUT PWR STR PUMP, BRAKES, MISFIRE. 4/20/04, I HEARD VERN TELL UNION 76 TO FIX THE OIL LEAK, CHANGE ALL 4 STRUTS, CHANGE THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND SENSORS, CHECK PWR STEERING, AND CHECK THE IDLE. WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK ON 4/21/04, THE MECHANICS MESSED UP THE IDLE, THE CAR WAS SHAKING . THE CAR WAS NOT LIKE THIS BEFORE. VERN HAD UNION 76 MESS UP THE CAR. THE STRUTS WERE NOT CHANGED. THE OIL LEAK WAS NOT FIXED. THE OIL PAN WASN'T TIGHTENED. THIS IS AUTO REPAIR FRAUD. ON 4/22/04 I TALKED TO KURT KEENER. HE TRIED TO TO DRAG THIS ORDEAL TILL THE WARR PERIOD RAN OUT. 4/22/04, I BROUGHT A MALE WITNESS W/ ME, I DROPPED OFF THE CAR AND REQUESTED A REFUND OF $8,012.09 FOR THE CAR AND FOR CAR INSURANCE THE AMOUNT OF $421.00. VERN WAS AWARE OF MAJOR OIL LEAK IN HEAD GASKET/PISTONS, DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES. THIS WAS VERIFIED AT CALABASAS MOTORS ON 4/29 BY TONI PENKINS. TONI SAID THERE WERE OTHER LEAKS TOO. 8185912377. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 127100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E4SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in STUDIO CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 27, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA 101 WEST . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8182225555 . DEALER'S CITY: CALABASAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91302 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Other
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Other Report #10068188
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with OTHER . 8182225555: MERCEDES C 280 LEMON RETURNED TO THE DEALER ON 3/26/03/. I WALKED INTO ACURA AFTER TEST DRIVING THIS CAR W/ ERIK ON 3/27. I DROVE IT FOR 3 WEEKS. THE SRS LIGHT (AIRBAGS ) KEPT COMING ON W/ BUZZ NOISE. ON THE 5TH DAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AND REAR BUTTONS DID NOT WORK. THE RADIO FREQUENTLY GOES IN AND OUT ON SEVERAL STATIONS. THE 3RD WEEK, THERE WAS A HEAVY OIL LEAK, LEAKING FROM THE OIL PAN AND HEAD GASKET. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND DOES NOT MEET USED CAR SAFETY STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING HAD A LEAK. THE BRAKES WERE WORN BELOW 50%, THE BRAKE SENSORS WERE BAD AND THE ROTORS WERE WORN. THE SHOCKS LEAKED GAS FROM THE FRONT AND ARE WEAK IN THE BACK. CAR ENGINE IDLE HAS A WATER PUMP LEAK. THE BUYERS GUIDE STATED ABOVE. 4/16/04, I DROVE TO ACURA TO TALK TO VERN. VERN TOLD ME THAT MERCE ALWAYS HAS OIL LEAKS. VERN SIGNED A FORM THAT STATED HE WOULD HAVE UNION 76 MECHANIC CHANGE OIL PAN GASKET, CHECK OUT PWR STR PUMP, BRAKES, MISFIRE. 4/20/04, I HEARD VERN TELL UNION 76 TO FIX THE OIL LEAK, CHANGE ALL 4 STRUTS, CHANGE THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND SENSORS, CHECK PWR STEERING, AND CHECK THE IDLE. WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK ON 4/21/04, THE MECHANICS MESSED UP THE IDLE, THE CAR WAS SHAKING . THE CAR WAS NOT LIKE THIS BEFORE. VERN HAD UNION 76 MESS UP THE CAR. THE STRUTS WERE NOT CHANGED. THE OIL LEAK WAS NOT FIXED. THE OIL PAN WASN'T TIGHTENED. THIS IS AUTO REPAIR FRAUD. ON 4/22/04 I TALKED TO KURT KEENER. HE TRIED TO TO DRAG THIS ORDEAL TILL THE WARR PERIOD RAN OUT. 4/22/04, I BROUGHT A MALE WITNESS W/ ME, I DROPPED OFF THE CAR AND REQUESTED A REFUND OF $8,012.09 FOR THE CAR AND FOR CAR INSURANCE THE AMOUNT OF $421.00. VERN WAS AWARE OF MAJOR OIL LEAK IN HEAD GASKET/PISTONS, DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES. THIS WAS VERIFIED AT CALABASAS MOTORS ON 4/29 BY TONI PENKINS. TONI SAID THERE WERE OTHER LEAKS TOO. 8185912377. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 127100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E4SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in STUDIO CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 27, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA 101 WEST . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8182225555 . DEALER'S CITY: CALABASAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91302 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine And Engine Cooling
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10068188
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 8182225555: MERCEDES C 280 LEMON RETURNED TO THE DEALER ON 3/26/03/. I WALKED INTO ACURA AFTER TEST DRIVING THIS CAR W/ ERIK ON 3/27. I DROVE IT FOR 3 WEEKS. THE SRS LIGHT (AIRBAGS ) KEPT COMING ON W/ BUZZ NOISE. ON THE 5TH DAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AND REAR BUTTONS DID NOT WORK. THE RADIO FREQUENTLY GOES IN AND OUT ON SEVERAL STATIONS. THE 3RD WEEK, THERE WAS A HEAVY OIL LEAK, LEAKING FROM THE OIL PAN AND HEAD GASKET. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND DOES NOT MEET USED CAR SAFETY STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING HAD A LEAK. THE BRAKES WERE WORN BELOW 50%, THE BRAKE SENSORS WERE BAD AND THE ROTORS WERE WORN. THE SHOCKS LEAKED GAS FROM THE FRONT AND ARE WEAK IN THE BACK. CAR ENGINE IDLE HAS A WATER PUMP LEAK. THE BUYERS GUIDE STATED ABOVE. 4/16/04, I DROVE TO ACURA TO TALK TO VERN. VERN TOLD ME THAT MERCE ALWAYS HAS OIL LEAKS. VERN SIGNED A FORM THAT STATED HE WOULD HAVE UNION 76 MECHANIC CHANGE OIL PAN GASKET, CHECK OUT PWR STR PUMP, BRAKES, MISFIRE. 4/20/04, I HEARD VERN TELL UNION 76 TO FIX THE OIL LEAK, CHANGE ALL 4 STRUTS, CHANGE THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND SENSORS, CHECK PWR STEERING, AND CHECK THE IDLE. WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK ON 4/21/04, THE MECHANICS MESSED UP THE IDLE, THE CAR WAS SHAKING . THE CAR WAS NOT LIKE THIS BEFORE. VERN HAD UNION 76 MESS UP THE CAR. THE STRUTS WERE NOT CHANGED. THE OIL LEAK WAS NOT FIXED. THE OIL PAN WASN'T TIGHTENED. THIS IS AUTO REPAIR FRAUD. ON 4/22/04 I TALKED TO KURT KEENER. HE TRIED TO TO DRAG THIS ORDEAL TILL THE WARR PERIOD RAN OUT. 4/22/04, I BROUGHT A MALE WITNESS W/ ME, I DROPPED OFF THE CAR AND REQUESTED A REFUND OF $8,012.09 FOR THE CAR AND FOR CAR INSURANCE THE AMOUNT OF $421.00. VERN WAS AWARE OF MAJOR OIL LEAK IN HEAD GASKET/PISTONS, DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES. THIS WAS VERIFIED AT CALABASAS MOTORS ON 4/29 BY TONI PENKINS. TONI SAID THERE WERE OTHER LEAKS TOO. 8185912377. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 127100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E4SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in STUDIO CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 27, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA 101 WEST . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8182225555 . DEALER'S CITY: CALABASAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91302 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, And Connections
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS . 8182225555: MERCEDES C 280 LEMON RETURNED TO THE DEALER ON 3/26/03/. I WALKED INTO ACURA AFTER TEST DRIVING THIS CAR W/ ERIK ON 3/27. I DROVE IT FOR 3 WEEKS. THE SRS LIGHT (AIRBAGS ) KEPT COMING ON W/ BUZZ NOISE. ON THE 5TH DAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AND REAR BUTTONS DID NOT WORK. THE RADIO FREQUENTLY GOES IN AND OUT ON SEVERAL STATIONS. THE 3RD WEEK, THERE WAS A HEAVY OIL LEAK, LEAKING FROM THE OIL PAN AND HEAD GASKET. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND DOES NOT MEET USED CAR SAFETY STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING HAD A LEAK. THE BRAKES WERE WORN BELOW 50%, THE BRAKE SENSORS WERE BAD AND THE ROTORS WERE WORN. THE SHOCKS LEAKED GAS FROM THE FRONT AND ARE WEAK IN THE BACK. CAR ENGINE IDLE HAS A WATER PUMP LEAK. THE BUYERS GUIDE STATED ABOVE. 4/16/04, I DROVE TO ACURA TO TALK TO VERN. VERN TOLD ME THAT MERCE ALWAYS HAS OIL LEAKS. VERN SIGNED A FORM THAT STATED HE WOULD HAVE UNION 76 MECHANIC CHANGE OIL PAN GASKET, CHECK OUT PWR STR PUMP, BRAKES, MISFIRE. 4/20/04, I HEARD VERN TELL UNION 76 TO FIX THE OIL LEAK, CHANGE ALL 4 STRUTS, CHANGE THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND SENSORS, CHECK PWR STEERING, AND CHECK THE IDLE. WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK ON 4/21/04, THE MECHANICS MESSED UP THE IDLE, THE CAR WAS SHAKING . THE CAR WAS NOT LIKE THIS BEFORE. VERN HAD UNION 76 MESS UP THE CAR. THE STRUTS WERE NOT CHANGED. THE OIL LEAK WAS NOT FIXED. THE OIL PAN WASN'T TIGHTENED. THIS IS AUTO REPAIR FRAUD. ON 4/22/04 I TALKED TO KURT KEENER. HE TRIED TO TO DRAG THIS ORDEAL TILL THE WARR PERIOD RAN OUT. 4/22/04, I BROUGHT A MALE WITNESS W/ ME, I DROPPED OFF THE CAR AND REQUESTED A REFUND OF $8,012.09 FOR THE CAR AND FOR CAR INSURANCE THE AMOUNT OF $421.00. VERN WAS AWARE OF MAJOR OIL LEAK IN HEAD GASKET/PISTONS, DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES. THIS WAS VERIFIED AT CALABASAS MOTORS ON 4/29 BY TONI PENKINS. TONI SAID THERE WERE OTHER LEAKS TOO. 8185912377. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 127100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E4SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in STUDIO CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 27, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA 101 WEST . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8182225555 . DEALER'S CITY: CALABASAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91302 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10068188
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . 8182225555: MERCEDES C 280 LEMON RETURNED TO THE DEALER ON 3/26/03/. I WALKED INTO ACURA AFTER TEST DRIVING THIS CAR W/ ERIK ON 3/27. I DROVE IT FOR 3 WEEKS. THE SRS LIGHT (AIRBAGS ) KEPT COMING ON W/ BUZZ NOISE. ON THE 5TH DAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AND REAR BUTTONS DID NOT WORK. THE RADIO FREQUENTLY GOES IN AND OUT ON SEVERAL STATIONS. THE 3RD WEEK, THERE WAS A HEAVY OIL LEAK, LEAKING FROM THE OIL PAN AND HEAD GASKET. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND DOES NOT MEET USED CAR SAFETY STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING HAD A LEAK. THE BRAKES WERE WORN BELOW 50%, THE BRAKE SENSORS WERE BAD AND THE ROTORS WERE WORN. THE SHOCKS LEAKED GAS FROM THE FRONT AND ARE WEAK IN THE BACK. CAR ENGINE IDLE HAS A WATER PUMP LEAK. THE BUYERS GUIDE STATED ABOVE. 4/16/04, I DROVE TO ACURA TO TALK TO VERN. VERN TOLD ME THAT MERCE ALWAYS HAS OIL LEAKS. VERN SIGNED A FORM THAT STATED HE WOULD HAVE UNION 76 MECHANIC CHANGE OIL PAN GASKET, CHECK OUT PWR STR PUMP, BRAKES, MISFIRE. 4/20/04, I HEARD VERN TELL UNION 76 TO FIX THE OIL LEAK, CHANGE ALL 4 STRUTS, CHANGE THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND SENSORS, CHECK PWR STEERING, AND CHECK THE IDLE. WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK ON 4/21/04, THE MECHANICS MESSED UP THE IDLE, THE CAR WAS SHAKING . THE CAR WAS NOT LIKE THIS BEFORE. VERN HAD UNION 76 MESS UP THE CAR. THE STRUTS WERE NOT CHANGED. THE OIL LEAK WAS NOT FIXED. THE OIL PAN WASN'T TIGHTENED. THIS IS AUTO REPAIR FRAUD. ON 4/22/04 I TALKED TO KURT KEENER. HE TRIED TO TO DRAG THIS ORDEAL TILL THE WARR PERIOD RAN OUT. 4/22/04, I BROUGHT A MALE WITNESS W/ ME, I DROPPED OFF THE CAR AND REQUESTED A REFUND OF $8,012.09 FOR THE CAR AND FOR CAR INSURANCE THE AMOUNT OF $421.00. VERN WAS AWARE OF MAJOR OIL LEAK IN HEAD GASKET/PISTONS, DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES. THIS WAS VERIFIED AT CALABASAS MOTORS ON 4/29 BY TONI PENKINS. TONI SAID THERE WERE OTHER LEAKS TOO. 8185912377. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 127100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E4SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in STUDIO CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 27, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA 101 WEST . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8182225555 . DEALER'S CITY: CALABASAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91302 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Seats Front Assembly Head Restraint Report #10068188
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT . 8182225555: MERCEDES C 280 LEMON RETURNED TO THE DEALER ON 3/26/03/. I WALKED INTO ACURA AFTER TEST DRIVING THIS CAR W/ ERIK ON 3/27. I DROVE IT FOR 3 WEEKS. THE SRS LIGHT (AIRBAGS ) KEPT COMING ON W/ BUZZ NOISE. ON THE 5TH DAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AND REAR BUTTONS DID NOT WORK. THE RADIO FREQUENTLY GOES IN AND OUT ON SEVERAL STATIONS. THE 3RD WEEK, THERE WAS A HEAVY OIL LEAK, LEAKING FROM THE OIL PAN AND HEAD GASKET. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND DOES NOT MEET USED CAR SAFETY STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING HAD A LEAK. THE BRAKES WERE WORN BELOW 50%, THE BRAKE SENSORS WERE BAD AND THE ROTORS WERE WORN. THE SHOCKS LEAKED GAS FROM THE FRONT AND ARE WEAK IN THE BACK. CAR ENGINE IDLE HAS A WATER PUMP LEAK. THE BUYERS GUIDE STATED ABOVE. 4/16/04, I DROVE TO ACURA TO TALK TO VERN. VERN TOLD ME THAT MERCE ALWAYS HAS OIL LEAKS. VERN SIGNED A FORM THAT STATED HE WOULD HAVE UNION 76 MECHANIC CHANGE OIL PAN GASKET, CHECK OUT PWR STR PUMP, BRAKES, MISFIRE. 4/20/04, I HEARD VERN TELL UNION 76 TO FIX THE OIL LEAK, CHANGE ALL 4 STRUTS, CHANGE THE ROTORS, BRAKES, AND SENSORS, CHECK PWR STEERING, AND CHECK THE IDLE. WHEN I GOT THE CAR BACK ON 4/21/04, THE MECHANICS MESSED UP THE IDLE, THE CAR WAS SHAKING . THE CAR WAS NOT LIKE THIS BEFORE. VERN HAD UNION 76 MESS UP THE CAR. THE STRUTS WERE NOT CHANGED. THE OIL LEAK WAS NOT FIXED. THE OIL PAN WASN'T TIGHTENED. THIS IS AUTO REPAIR FRAUD. ON 4/22/04 I TALKED TO KURT KEENER. HE TRIED TO TO DRAG THIS ORDEAL TILL THE WARR PERIOD RAN OUT. 4/22/04, I BROUGHT A MALE WITNESS W/ ME, I DROPPED OFF THE CAR AND REQUESTED A REFUND OF $8,012.09 FOR THE CAR AND FOR CAR INSURANCE THE AMOUNT OF $421.00. VERN WAS AWARE OF MAJOR OIL LEAK IN HEAD GASKET/PISTONS, DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES. THIS WAS VERIFIED AT CALABASAS MOTORS ON 4/29 BY TONI PENKINS. TONI SAID THERE WERE OTHER LEAKS TOO. 8185912377. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 127100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E4SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in STUDIO CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 27, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA 101 WEST . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8182225555 . DEALER'S CITY: CALABASAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91302 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10087041
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . MY SON'S CAR QUIT RUNNING. THE MECHANIC AT THE GARAGE DISCOVERED THAT THE UNDERHOOD WIRING HARNESS HAD COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. HE SPOKE WITH A MERCEDES MECHANIC WHO TOLD HIM THIS WAS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS ERA CAR WITH THIS ENGINE. I SPOKE WITH A MERCEDES CUSTOMER SERVICE REP WHO SAID THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF AN ISSUE. I POINTED OUT THAT I WAS SEEING COMPLAINTS ON THE NHSTA SITE. HE DENIED THEIR EXISTENCE. HERE ARE THE ODI ID NUMBERS I FOUND IN A QUICK SEARCH. THEY ALL DESCRIBE THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM: 769109 10059002 10005610 8014541 742685 737212 836664 733503 720365 720365 10016993 898986 714914 767707 NOW, I AM IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY. IF I WERE TO SEE THESE 14 RECORDS ALL ABOUT 1994 AND 1995 MODELS, IT WOULD SUGGEST A CLUSTER AND REQUIRE SOME ACTION ON MY PART. I DON'T KNOW IF THE NHTSA WORKS THAT WAY, BUT REMEMBER THIS DATA IS FROM THE VERY FEW ANGRY CUSTOMERS THAT KNOW HOW OR HAVE THE ABILITY TO GET INTO THIS AGENCY. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE WAS IN THE $2000.00 RANGE. TO THIS POINT MERCEDES HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO HELP OR COOPERATE. HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE EXPOSED COPPER WIRES UNDER THE HOOD, NEXT TO A POTENTIAL GROUND CAN BE AN EXTREME FIRE HAZARD.*JB.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E1SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in POINT CLEAR, AL. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 01, 2001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MCCONNELL AUTOMOTIVE . DEALER'S CITY: MOBILE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AL.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10089014
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Mar 16, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . IN FOR OIL CHANGE HEAD GASKET BAD NEED $1500 KNOW MONEY FOR WORK . *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in SAGINAW, MI. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 08, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RALLYE IMPORT . DEALER'S CITY: MIDLAND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48640 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Battery
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Battery Report #10101468
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL."IN THE EARLY MORNING OF SEPT. 24, 2004, I WENT TO START MY 1995 MERCEDES C280. WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG AND THE IGNITION AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT DEAD. I CALLED A TOWING SERVICE AND HAD THE CAR TAKEN TO MY SERVICE CENTER (MERCEDES BENZ OF ESCONDIDO, 1101 WEST 9TH AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025, 1-760 745 5000). I WAS TOLD THE BATTERY HAD EXPLODED, AND DESPITE MY PROTESTS THAT I HAD BROUGHT THE CAR IN SCRUPULOUSLY AND REGULARLY FOR SERVICE, THE MERCEDES SERVICE CENTER SAID THEY WERE NOT ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE EXPLOSION. MY QUESTION: SHOULDN'T THEY BE? DON'T BATTERY EXPLOSIONS TAKE PLACE ONLY IF THE FLUID LEVELS HAVE NOT BEEN MAINTAINED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR? I SUBSEQUENTLY RESEARCHED MERCEDES AND BATTERY EXPLOSIONS ON THE WEB AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL OF SOME 65,000 MERCEDES C280S MADE IN 1998 AND 1999. *JB .Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in ESCONDIDO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Wiring
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Report #10154946
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY MERCEDES BENZ C-280 FROM A PRIVATE PARTY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE LOCAL MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS THE WIRING HARNESS AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY DID NOT STATE THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL OR YEAR. THE ESTIMATE TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS WAS $1600. GIVEN THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM FROM THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HERE, MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY HAZARD NOT ONLY TO THE DRIVER OF AN AFFECTED VEHICLE, BUT TO ALL CARS ON THE SAME ROAD AS SAID VEHICLE THAT COULD STALL, OR WORSE, CATCH ON FIRE WHILE BEING OPERATED! *JB.Mileage was 128000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E4SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in VIENNA, VA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Ignition
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Ignition Report #10162071
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . MY HUSBAND WAS CHANGING THE IGNITION WIRES AN WHEN DOING SO NOTICED THAT ALL THE WIRES UNDER THE HOOD ARE CRACKING DETERIORATING. WE ARE WORRIED THAT THIS WILL CAUSE A FIRE SOON. THE IGNITION WIRES ARE SEALED IN THICK RUBBER HE CUT IT APART AND FOUND THAT ALL THE WIRES INSIDE WERE ROTTED CRACKED BARE WIRE RUNNING TOGETHER. WHICH IS WHY THE CAR WOULDN'T START. WHAT'S NEXT? *NM.Mileage was 95600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in LAKE MARY, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 09, 2005. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Wiring
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Report #10164197
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on July 27, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . 1995 MERCEDES C280 DISINTEGRATING ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DEFECT. MANY PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS WITH TRYING TO REPAIR BUT TO NO AVAIL.. FOUND OUT NOW AFTER OPENING THE WIRING COVER THAT ALL OF IT WAS DUE TO DISINTEGRATING WIRING THAT EXPLAINS WHY SOMETIMES STALLING AND ROUGH RUNNING OR FAULT CODES NEED RESET! *JB.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E1SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 01, 1995. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Report #10170426
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2002.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . MULTIPLE ENGINE FAILURE EVENTS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CAR WOULD COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. LOCAL MERCEDES REPAIR SHOP INVESTIGATED AND INFORMED ME OF THE MAIN ENGINE HARNESS WIRING DETERIOATING AND THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS MODEL YEAR CAR (WIRES ARE BIODEGRADABLE). MY WIRES HAD FELL APART AND WAS SHORTENING OUT DUE TO BARE WIRES TOUCHING AND EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS. THUS, THIS REQUIRED RE-WIRING THE CAR WITH A NEW HARNESS. CHECKED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WIRING ISSUE WAS DUE TO WEAR/TEAR AND THEY WOULD REPLACE THE WIRING AT FULL PRICE FOR PARTS & LABOR. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SCENARIO FOR A CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. THE REPLACEMENT WIRES ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL THIS ITEM AND REPLACE WITH A IMPROVED (NON-BIODEGRADABEL) WIRING HARNESS. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 185420 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in FORT WASHINGTON, MD. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 16, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10172363
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Oct 11, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . (1) WHILE DRIVING MY 95 MERCEDES C280 ON I-44 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION I HIT A SMALL BUMP. IMMEDIATELY THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON, BUT THE ENGINE SEEMED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM, SO THEY CHECKED THE WARNING LIGHT AND FOUND THE WIRING HARNESS TO BE DETERIORATED, WHICH THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL HARNESS. AT $1745 TO REPLACE AND WITH IT OPERATING NORMALLY AND WITH THEIR ASSURANCE IT SHOULD NOT CAUSE A FIRE OR ANY OTHER PARTS TO FAIL, I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED. WHEN I TALKED WITH CAROL, A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE NATIONAL MERCEDES OFFICE, SHE REFERRED ME TO KENNETH HOLLAND AT ELITE, THE DEALERSHIP IN SPRINGFIELD, MO FOR A REDUCED COST BUT HE REFUSED BECAUSE MERCEDES DID NOT AUTHORIZE IT. I AM CONCERNED AFTER READING OF OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM FAILED WIRING HARNESS ON THIS MODEL. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78330 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E6SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in MARSHFIELD, MO. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 08, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Report #10172837
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS WITHIN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK .Mileage was 125000 miles. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in MISHAWAKA, IN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 04, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MCCORMICKS . DEALER'S CITY: SOUTH BEND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 46628 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10172882
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Nov 07, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . MY CAR ACTS HAZARDOUS. FROM TIME TO TIME INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR LIKE ENGINE STALLS,ENGINE ERRATICALLY INCREASE RPM, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR NO REASON, GAUGES NOT WORKING FROM TIME TO TIME, WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINES SEEMS TO STALL BUT RUNS ON 3 CYLINDERS I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF TO RESTART. MY CAR WENT OFF AND TOOK 6 TRIES TO GET THE CAR STARTED. REPLACED HEAD GASKET AT 130K ANOTHER MERCEDES BENZ PROBLEM. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E2SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Vehicle was purchased on May 04, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10172882
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Nov 07, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . MY CAR ACTS HAZARDOUS. FROM TIME TO TIME INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR LIKE ENGINE STALLS,ENGINE ERRATICALLY INCREASE RPM, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR NO REASON, GAUGES NOT WORKING FROM TIME TO TIME, WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINES SEEMS TO STALL BUT RUNS ON 3 CYLINDERS I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT IT OFF TO RESTART. MY CAR WENT OFF AND TOOK 6 TRIES TO GET THE CAR STARTED. REPLACED HEAD GASKET AT 130K ANOTHER MERCEDES BENZ PROBLEM. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E2SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Vehicle was purchased on May 04, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10176538
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ENGINE, FUEL INJECTION AND REST OF CRITICAL FUNCTIONS OF THE VEHICLE (1995 C280) HAS DISINTEGRATED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER SEEMED TO HAVE USED AN INFERIOR AN UNSUITABLE INSULATION FOR THE WIRES, WHICH, FOR NO REASON OTHER THAN TIME, DETERIORATE ALLOWING THE WIRES TO SHORT AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM FUNCTIONING AS WELL AS CREATING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION (STALLING IN FREEWAY, FIRE IN ENGINE, ETC). THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT BUT REFUSES TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION OR TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY. WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE NEW AND HAVE MAINTAINED IT WITH THE UTMOST CARE. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82578 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E0SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in PORT ORANGE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 19, 1995. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDES BENZ OF DAYTONA BEACH . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 386-274-4775 . DEALER'S CITY: DAYTONA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32117 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Report #10176538
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ENGINE, FUEL INJECTION AND REST OF CRITICAL FUNCTIONS OF THE VEHICLE (1995 C280) HAS DISINTEGRATED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER SEEMED TO HAVE USED AN INFERIOR AN UNSUITABLE INSULATION FOR THE WIRES, WHICH, FOR NO REASON OTHER THAN TIME, DETERIORATE ALLOWING THE WIRES TO SHORT AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM FUNCTIONING AS WELL AS CREATING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION (STALLING IN FREEWAY, FIRE IN ENGINE, ETC). THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT BUT REFUSES TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION OR TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY. WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE NEW AND HAVE MAINTAINED IT WITH THE UTMOST CARE. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82578 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E0SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in PORT ORANGE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 19, 1995. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDES BENZ OF DAYTONA BEACH . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 386-274-4775 . DEALER'S CITY: DAYTONA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32117 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10182767
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . MY 1995 C280 MERCEDES QUIT RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD MY THE REPAIR SHOP THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR CAR. THIS CAR WAS ALWAYS SERVICED AT A MERCEDES DEALER SHIP. WHY COULD THIS HAVE NOT BEEN POINTED OUT BEFORE I GOT STRANDED? I AM ALSO TOLD THIS IS A VERY EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. *NM.Mileage was 152000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E8SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in MODESTO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 18, 2006. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10187544
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE WIRING HARNESS WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS BACKING THE CAR OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. I CALLED THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE HARNESS,THEY SEEMED TO THINK IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE WIRING TO CATCH ON FIRE. IF ANYONE THERE WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THIS CAR IT IS IN MY DRIVEWAY. I DON'T THINK AM GOING TO SPEND $2,000 TO FIX IT.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 145000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in TOLEDO, OH. Vehicle was purchased on June 06, 2001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: N/A .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10198844
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . WIRE HARNESS UNDER HOOD,FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT IT OUT. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 156000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in TOLEDO, OH. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 13, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: N/A .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Report #10199600
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . I HAVE A 1995 C280 MERCEDES BENZ AND I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE BEEN READING IN THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE MID 90'S MERCEDES BENZ. THE FUEL INJECTION WIRING HARNESS IS DISINTEGRATED CAUSING EXPOSE WIRING AND MY CAR IS MIS-FIRING AND SHAKING IS UNCONTROLLABLE. I'M APPALLED TO SEE THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM I AM HAVING, AND MERCEDES FAIL TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE MERCEDES MANUFACTURE SHOULD HAVE SOME KIND OF RECALL IN EFFECT BECAUSE THIS IS A EXPENSIVE CAR PARTS TO REPLACE AND IT HAS TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE ANACCIDENT OR FIRE. SOMEONE SHOULD INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER, ITS DESPICABLE. I THOUGHT THIS CAR COMPANY HAD SOME INTEGRITY BUT ITS VERY APPARENT ID DOESN'T. *JB.Mileage was 73 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E7SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 16, 2006. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BUY AND SELL CARS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 718-507-5500 . DEALER'S CITY: ELMHURST . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11373 .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10199862
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DETERIORATING TO THE POINT OF EXPOSED WIRE AT 90,000 MILES. ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES STANDING IN DESOLATE AREA OF MONTANA. *JB.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 92000 miles. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in DUVALL, WA. Vehicle was purchased on July 01, 2007. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Report #10201834
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on July 07, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO MY 1995 MERCEDES C280, ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CAR JUST SUDDENLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE ON THE ROAD AND THREE OCCASIONS ON THE FREEWAY. WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND FOUND THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS BAD AND THERE WAS A SHORTAGE FROM TIME TO TIME CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SUDDENLY STOP. WE CAN'T USE THE CAR FOR NOW BECAUSE ITS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *JB.Mileage was 135000 miles. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in SAN MATEO, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: OWNER .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Report #10205097
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . OUR VEHICLE FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST KILLED MY FAMILY. THE CAUSE WAS AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. *JB UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO BUY A NEW WIRING HARNESS AT THE COST OF $765.00. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR.Mileage was 126000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E8SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10208159
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT/BLOWN HEAD GASKET. BAD O2 SENSOR. EVENTUALLY TRACED TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. MAYBE THIS IS WHY THE MERCEDES 280C IS SINGLED OUT FOR SMOG ONLY CHECK IN CA. *TR.Mileage was 104000 miles. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in WALNUT CREEK, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 10, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine And Engine Cooling
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10208159
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT/BLOWN HEAD GASKET. BAD O2 SENSOR. EVENTUALLY TRACED TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. MAYBE THIS IS WHY THE MERCEDES 280C IS SINGLED OUT FOR SMOG ONLY CHECK IN CA. *TR.Mileage was 104000 miles. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in WALNUT CREEK, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 10, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10208228
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . DEGRADING WIRE HARNESS CAUSES MY 95 MERCEDES C280 TO CUT OUT IN TRAFFIC CAUSING SEVERE SAFETY ISSUES {FUEL,BRAKES,FIRES, ACCIDENTS] I NOW OWN A PIECE OF WORTHLESS JUNK THAT MERCEDES WILL NOT ADMIT HAS THIS VERY COMMON VERY SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE 96,000 MILES ,ASR SYS FAIL ,COMPUTER MOD FAIL ,CHECK ENG CODES WILL COST 2000-3000 TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT,,PLEASE TELL MERCEDES THANKS FOR APIECE OF JUNK. *TR.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 96404 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in BRISTOL, PA. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 15, 2007. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10209811
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . 1995 MERCEDES C280 SEDAN. MILEAGE 59,187. ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DEFECTIVE DUE TO POOR SUBSTANDARD OEM QUALITY HAS DETERIORATED INTERNALLY AND VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONS IN MANNER WHICH MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT OR FIRE. VEHICLE IS UNUSABLE. MERCEDES BENZ USA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS FAULT INVOLVING THIS VEHICLE MODEL AND RELATED VEHICLE MODELS. COST TO REPLACE IS OVER $1700. REPAIR DONE OUT OF POCKET TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND FIRE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59187 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E0SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 29, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CLARIDGE'S LTD. .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Wiring Report #10209811
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . 1995 MERCEDES C280 SEDAN. MILEAGE 59,187. ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DEFECTIVE DUE TO POOR SUBSTANDARD OEM QUALITY HAS DETERIORATED INTERNALLY AND VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONS IN MANNER WHICH MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT OR FIRE. VEHICLE IS UNUSABLE. MERCEDES BENZ USA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS FAULT INVOLVING THIS VEHICLE MODEL AND RELATED VEHICLE MODELS. COST TO REPLACE IS OVER $1700. REPAIR DONE OUT OF POCKET TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND FIRE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59187 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E0SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 29, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CLARIDGE'S LTD. .
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10226124
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ENGINE WIRE HARNESS ALL WIRE INSULATIONS IN THE HARNESS ARE IN A SERIOUS DISINTEGRATED AND ARE SHORTING OUT ON EACH OTHER IN A WRAPPED UP HARNESS CONFIGURATION MY GOD IS ANYONE GOING TO LOOK AT THIS . *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E0SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10241136
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 31, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE WIRES IN MY ENGINE HARNESS TO MY 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C280,THE INSULATION OF THE WIRES DISINTEGRATED(TURNED TO DUST).ITS BEEN SAID THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND THAT MERCEDES DOESN'T WANT ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT .WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF PAYING $1300 PROBLEM (WE WILL KEEP THE OLD PART).MERCEDES IS CASHING IN ON THERE MISTAKE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 170000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E6SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in STOCKTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10244954
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 1.TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGE HAS INTERMITTENT ISSUES. ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ONE COLD MORNING. 2. ENGINE STALLS / STUTTERS WHEN COLD. LOST POWER TO CAR AND ALMOST HIT A WALL TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. 3 3. NO MONEY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE YET. I DRIVE A DIFFERENT CAR DAILY AND TRY TO AVOID USING THIS ONE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 106100 miles. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine And Engine Cooling
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10244954
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 1.TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGE HAS INTERMITTENT ISSUES. ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ONE COLD MORNING. 2. ENGINE STALLS / STUTTERS WHEN COLD. LOST POWER TO CAR AND ALMOST HIT A WALL TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. 3 3. NO MONEY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE YET. I DRIVE A DIFFERENT CAR DAILY AND TRY TO AVOID USING THIS ONE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 106100 miles. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10247400
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ROTTED DISINTEGRATED WIRING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM--DASHBOARD LIGHTS THAT GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY---- ABS, CLOCK, OUTSIDE TEMP GAUGE, REAR DEFROSTER. HAD PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION---WIRING WAS "PATCHED UP" AS BEST AS IT COULD BE AND STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A 1995 C-280 WITH APPROX. 118000 MI. I HAVE ALSO HAD AN UNRELATED PROBLEM WHICH, ACCORDING TO MY BENZ MECH, JUST LIKE THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, IS CHARACTERISTIC OF THESE CARS,WAS A DISINTEGRATING GAS HOSE THAT HAD GASOLINE SPEWING EVERYWHERE. THE THREE (EXPENSIVE) HOSES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO SHOW RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE PROBLEMS. PERHAPS A CLASS ACTION SUIT MIGHT STIR THEM UP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in LK WORTH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Fuel System, Gasoline
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10247400
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . ROTTED DISINTEGRATED WIRING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM--DASHBOARD LIGHTS THAT GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY---- ABS, CLOCK, OUTSIDE TEMP GAUGE, REAR DEFROSTER. HAD PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION---WIRING WAS "PATCHED UP" AS BEST AS IT COULD BE AND STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A 1995 C-280 WITH APPROX. 118000 MI. I HAVE ALSO HAD AN UNRELATED PROBLEM WHICH, ACCORDING TO MY BENZ MECH, JUST LIKE THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, IS CHARACTERISTIC OF THESE CARS,WAS A DISINTEGRATING GAS HOSE THAT HAD GASOLINE SPEWING EVERYWHERE. THE THREE (EXPENSIVE) HOSES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO SHOW RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE PROBLEMS. PERHAPS A CLASS ACTION SUIT MIGHT STIR THEM UP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in LK WORTH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Tires
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Tires Report #10247400
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with TIRES . ROTTED DISINTEGRATED WIRING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM--DASHBOARD LIGHTS THAT GO ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY---- ABS, CLOCK, OUTSIDE TEMP GAUGE, REAR DEFROSTER. HAD PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION---WIRING WAS "PATCHED UP" AS BEST AS IT COULD BE AND STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A 1995 C-280 WITH APPROX. 118000 MI. I HAVE ALSO HAD AN UNRELATED PROBLEM WHICH, ACCORDING TO MY BENZ MECH, JUST LIKE THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, IS CHARACTERISTIC OF THESE CARS,WAS A DISINTEGRATING GAS HOSE THAT HAD GASOLINE SPEWING EVERYWHERE. THE THREE (EXPENSIVE) HOSES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO SHOW RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE PROBLEMS. PERHAPS A CLASS ACTION SUIT MIGHT STIR THEM UP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E5SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in LK WORTH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Vehicle Speed Control
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10389389
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Feb 25, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS BADLY DETERIORATED DUE TO USING POOR MATERIALS. THIS IS A VERY HIGH OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IN THAT IT CAN CAUSE STALLING, SUDDEN ACCELERATION, FIRE AND IT CAN ALSO CAUSE VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS TO OTHER VEHICLE SYSTEMS. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM OUT OF CONCERN FOR CONSUMER SAFETY, AND EXPENSE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E4SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in COLBERT, WA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10389389
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Feb 25, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS BADLY DETERIORATED DUE TO USING POOR MATERIALS. THIS IS A VERY HIGH OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IN THAT IT CAN CAUSE STALLING, SUDDEN ACCELERATION, FIRE AND IT CAN ALSO CAUSE VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS TO OTHER VEHICLE SYSTEMS. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM OUT OF CONCERN FOR CONSUMER SAFETY, AND EXPENSE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E4SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in COLBERT, WA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10455008
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE WIRE HARNESS ON MY VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. IT ACTUALLY CAUGHT FIRE BY THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CONNECTOR. ALL OF THE INSULATION ON THE HARNESS IS GONE. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E2SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine Report #10458447
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C280. WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E1SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in SEEATLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Fuel/propulsion System
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10471970
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . CAR HAS BEEN A GOOD RUNNING CAR FRO SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES, HOWEVER TODAY IT STARTED, WHAT SEEM TO BE A MISFIRE. I CHECKED THE SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, IGNITERS AND THEY WERE ALL IN GOOD CONDITION SINCE THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 35 MILES AN HOUR THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED AND SMOKE FILED THE INSIDE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ON A BUSY CROSS ROAD, SO INSTANT PANIC SET IN, BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF VISION AND UNABLE TO BREATH FROM THE FUMES. I SUFFER FROM MIGRAINES AND HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR FOR A CHECK UP BECAUSE MY HEALTH HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE. AS DAYLIGHT CAME I FINALLY HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK AT THE DAMAGE AND IT WAS THE DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN YEARS OF MERCEDES BENZ, PER THE VAST AMOUNT OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE ISSUE AND HOW I AM NOW WRITING ABOUT IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN A GOOD RUNNING CAR, BUT MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD OWN UP TO THE PROBLEM. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 202122 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E0SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Engine Report #10471970
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . CAR HAS BEEN A GOOD RUNNING CAR FRO SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES, HOWEVER TODAY IT STARTED, WHAT SEEM TO BE A MISFIRE. I CHECKED THE SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, IGNITERS AND THEY WERE ALL IN GOOD CONDITION SINCE THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 35 MILES AN HOUR THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED AND SMOKE FILED THE INSIDE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ON A BUSY CROSS ROAD, SO INSTANT PANIC SET IN, BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF VISION AND UNABLE TO BREATH FROM THE FUMES. I SUFFER FROM MIGRAINES AND HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR FOR A CHECK UP BECAUSE MY HEALTH HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE. AS DAYLIGHT CAME I FINALLY HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK AT THE DAMAGE AND IT WAS THE DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN YEARS OF MERCEDES BENZ, PER THE VAST AMOUNT OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE ISSUE AND HOW I AM NOW WRITING ABOUT IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN A GOOD RUNNING CAR, BUT MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD OWN UP TO THE PROBLEM. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 202122 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E0SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Electrical System
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10471970
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . CAR HAS BEEN A GOOD RUNNING CAR FRO SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES, HOWEVER TODAY IT STARTED, WHAT SEEM TO BE A MISFIRE. I CHECKED THE SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, IGNITERS AND THEY WERE ALL IN GOOD CONDITION SINCE THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 35 MILES AN HOUR THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED AND SMOKE FILED THE INSIDE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ON A BUSY CROSS ROAD, SO INSTANT PANIC SET IN, BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF VISION AND UNABLE TO BREATH FROM THE FUMES. I SUFFER FROM MIGRAINES AND HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR FOR A CHECK UP BECAUSE MY HEALTH HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME SINCE. AS DAYLIGHT CAME I FINALLY HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK AT THE DAMAGE AND IT WAS THE DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN YEARS OF MERCEDES BENZ, PER THE VAST AMOUNT OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE ISSUE AND HOW I AM NOW WRITING ABOUT IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN A GOOD RUNNING CAR, BUT MERCEDES BENZ SHOULD OWN UP TO THE PROBLEM. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 202122 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E0SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Electrical System Report #10476841
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHILE TRAVELING, CAR GRADUALLY LOST POWER UNTIL COMPLETELY SHUT-OFF. MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROADWAY. VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON AGAIN. NO POWER AT ALL. COULD NOT EVEN TURN ON HAZARDS. THANKFULLY, A GOOD SAMARITAN PULLED UP BEHIND ME WITH THEIR FLASHERS ON AND PROVIDED ME WITH A BOOST THAT POWERED UP MY VEHICLE AND I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE MAIN ROADWAY. HOWEVER, ONCE I STOPPED AT THE NEXT STOP SIGN THE CAR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. AGAIN, THE SAME GUY CAME TO MY AID. THIS TIME WE LET THE BATTERY CHARGE FOR A MUCH LONGER TIME. I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR BUT, THE RPM'S WERE GOING CRAZY. THE DIALS WERE GOING UP AND DOWN. THE CAR WAS REVVING UP AND DOWN. THE FUEL GAUGE, ODOMETER AND OTHER GAUGES WERE AT ZERO. ODD. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT I NEEDED A NEW WIRING HARNESS AS HE SHOWED ME THE INSULATION ON MINE HAD COMPLETELY DETERIORATED WAS CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT. HE STATED THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM FOR THESE VEHICLES AND THAT IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD. THIS REPAIR IS COSTING ME $1700. MB CUSTOMER SERVICE ARE NO HELP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E6SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in NORTH BERGEN, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
MERCEDES BENZ 280 Suspension
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 Suspension Report #10576310
MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ 280 1995, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE THE BALL JOINT IS ATTACHED BROKE DETACHING THE WHEEL AND CAUSING THE TIRE TO COLLAPSE. A MERCEDES-BENZ SPECIALIST IN MY AREA WHO REPAIRS ONLY MERCEDES-BENZ ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS ALL TOO COMMON WITH THIS SERIES OF MERCEDES-BENZ HAS RANGING FROM 1994 TO 1998 IN BOTH C CLASS AND E CLASS VEHICLES. THE REPAIR SHOP THAT REPLACED THE CONTROL ARM WAS ALSO SURPRISED ON HOW THIN THE SHEET METAL CONTROL ARM IS WHERE THE BALL JOINT MOUNTING IS WELDED ONTO THE SHEET METAL. OVER TIME RUST FORMS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SHEET METAL WHICH IS HOLLOW. TWO WEEKS LATER THE SAME REPAIR SHOP HAD ANOTHER CUSTOMER COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON A 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS NEVER MADE A RECOIL, AND DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS SERIES OF VEHICLES. WHICH IN REALITY IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 286000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBHA28E2SF. Mercedes Benz 280 1995 problem was reported in NEWBURGH, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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