2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 problems
NHTSA has received 41 complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280, and 32% of them involve engine. After that come air bags (12%) and drivetrain & axles (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 32% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 22 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 90,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 4 complaints mention a crash; 3 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2006 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Mercedes-Benz C280 with enough data (4 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and the vehicle in front stopped as a result the contact rear-ended the vehicle. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver's side air bags were deployed with excessive force. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger side headrest restraint air bags were deployed. The contact stated that the driver in the vehicle in front was transported to the hospital by ambulance for a back injury.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz c280. While driving 35 MPH, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. Prior to the failure, the contact heard a ticking noise while driving. The contact was temporarily blinded and burned by the deployment. Medical attention was required. The contact was not able to take control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local auto dealer to assess the damage. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c280. While making a left turn at 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and rear-ended the preceding vehicle. While backing up from the crash, the vehicle sped backwards and struck the vehicle in its rear. The police issued a ticket for $130 and filed a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for inspection and repair. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Vehicle check engine light keeps coming on with a p0015 code which indicates a camshaft problem. Numerous complaints found online regarding same year, make and model for this vehicle. It could cause the car to stall, not shift gears and other issues suddenly.
The wire harness insulation within the headlight assemble is disintegrating leaving the wire, it's designed to protect, bare and exposed to contact with adajacent wire also missing insulation and now bare. This has created an unsafe condition which will result in short circuiting, loss of headlight illumination, possible fire and circuits damage.