Model year record
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 280
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 4 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 35,200 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 1 | — |
| Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc. | 1 | — |
| Interior lighting | 1 | — |
The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov. Limited data exists on file for this model year. A low record count reflects available documentation or lower sales volume, not guaranteed safety.