1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 Engine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280
2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
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...
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.
Other 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 Problem Areas
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
11 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint