1998 Mercedes Benz 280 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (2), Wheels / tires (1), Fuel system (1), Other (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
08/28/2001 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
THE DRIVER HEARD A PING NOISE, NOT VERY LOUD AND SUBSEQUENTLY A SMALL STAR LIKE MARK ON THE WINDSHIELD APPEARED, WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS LONG FREEFORM CRACK LINES ON THE WINDSHIELD HAD EMANATED FROM THAT SMALL STAR LIKE PING EARLIER ON, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT, THE WINSHIELD HAD TO BE REPLACED. NLM
08/28/2001 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
THE DRIVER HEARD A PING NOISE, NOT VERY LOUD AND SUBSEQUENTLY A SMALL STAR LIKE MARK ON THE WINDSHIELD APPEARED, WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS LONG FREEFORM CRACK LINES ON THE WINDSHIELD HAD EMANATED FROM THAT SMALL STAR LIKE PING EARLIER ON, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT, THE WINSHIELD HAD TO BE REPLACED. NLM
10/17/1999 · Wheels / tires
ALL 4 TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED EVEN BEFORE 20,000 MILES OR THE CAR 2 YRS OLD. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205/60 15 )
02/01/1999 · Fuel system
GAS GAUGE SENSOR FAILED. YH