1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C280. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I just bought this w202 94' c280 with 150k in the spring time which surprisingly ran fine with no issues, considering some of the loom on the electrical wires going to the connectors and sensors is entirely disintegrated and insulation is breaking apart leaving bare copper wires near each other or…”
“I just bought this w202 94' c280 with 150k in the spring time which surprisingly ran fine with no issues, considering some of the loom on the electrical wires going to the connectors and sensors is entirely disintegrated and insulation is breaking apart leaving bare copper wires near each other or…”
“Electrical harness disintegrated, and upper old seal is inferior and has leaked since 1995 vin number [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mercedes-benz c280. While the vehicle was idling in the driveway, smoke appeared under the hood. The contact noticed that the wires and installation were on fire under the hood. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a new wiring…”
“Engin wiring harness cought fire car was parked in the garage ..”
“Engine began to make a "buzzsaw" grinding sound that was not initially noticed while driving along on an 85 mile interstate highway trip. While traveling at 60 mph on a 6 lane highway, all the dashboard lighting began to dim and malfunction, the electrical system then completely failed and shut…”
“Engine began to make a "buzzsaw" grinding sound that was not initially noticed while driving along on an 85 mile interstate highway trip. While traveling at 60 mph on a 6 lane highway, all the dashboard lighting began to dim and malfunction, the electrical system then completely failed and shut…”
“Engine began to make a "buzzsaw" grinding sound that was not initially noticed while driving along on an 85 mile interstate highway trip. While traveling at 60 mph on a 6 lane highway, all the dashboard lighting began to dim and malfunction, the electrical system then completely failed and shut…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C280 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.