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1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Bristol, PA
Degrading wire harness causes my 95 mercedes c280 to cut out in traffic causing severe safety issues {fuel,brakes,fires, accidents] i now own a piece of worthless junk that mercedes will not admit has this very common very severe safety is...read more / reply »
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Walnut Creek, CA
Multiple issues with electrical system caused engine to overheat/blown head gasket. bad o2 sensor. eventually traced to defective engine wiring harness. maybe this is why the mercedes 280c is singled out for smog only check in ca.
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Walnut Creek, CA
Multiple issues with electrical system caused engine to overheat/blown head gasket. bad o2 sensor. eventually traced to defective engine wiring harness. maybe this is why the mercedes 280c is singled out for smog only check in ca.
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in San Diego, CA
Our vehicle failed on the highway and almost killed my family. the cause was an engine wiring harness failure.
1996 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Chicago, IL
Ever since i bought this mercedes c280 1996 three years ago (2004) it had a problem with the wiring harness and it is just too expensive to replace it.
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in San Mateo, CA
This is in reference to my 1995 mercedes c280, on multiple occasions, the car just suddenly stalled in the middle on the road and three occasions on the freeway. we brought the car to the shop and found that the wiring harness was bad and t...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Duvall, WA
Engine wiring harness deteriorating to the point of exposed wire at 90,000 miles. engine failure causes standing in desolate area of montana.
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Bronx, NY
I have a 1995 c280 mercedes benz and i'm having the same problem that i have been reading in the other complaints about the mid 90's mercedes benz. the fuel injection wiring harness is disintegrated causing expose wiring and my car is mi...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Toledo, OH
Wire harness under hood,fire department put it out.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Yorba Linda, CA
Mercedes c280 engine stalling due to crank sensor failure customer wants full reimbursement for repairs** the consumer stated on 6/18/07 the engine stalled shortly after leaving hwy 91, the check engine light came on and the vehicle could ...
1996 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Bronx, NY
During a recent service of my vehicle at an authorized mercedes benz service center, i was informed that the insulation covering my wires were decomposing and the wires were exposed to the engine, hence creating a safety hazard for me and m...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Toledo, OH
The wiring harness within the engine compartment caught on fire while i was backing the car out of the driveway. i called the dealer and told them about the harness,they seemed to think it was normal for the wiring to catch on fire. if an...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Modesto, CA
My 1995 c280 mercedes quit running in the middle of town and the check engine light came on. i was told my the repair shop that the wiring harness needed to be replaced and this was a very common problem on this year car. this car was alw...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Port Orange, FL
The main wiring harness for the engine, fuel injection and rest of critical functions of the vehicle (1995 c280) has disintegrated due to a manufacturing defect. the manufacturer seemed to have used an inferior an unsuitable insulation for ...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Port Orange, FL
The main wiring harness for the engine, fuel injection and rest of critical functions of the vehicle (1995 c280) has disintegrated due to a manufacturing defect. the manufacturer seemed to have used an inferior an unsuitable insulation for ...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Mishawaka, IN
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving 30 mph under normal road conditions. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined the wiring harness within the engine h...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Indianapolis, IN
My car acts hazardous. from time to time intermittent electrical problems occur like engine stalls,engine erratically increase rpm, check engine light for no reason, gauges not working from time to time, while driving the engines seems to s...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Indianapolis, IN
My car acts hazardous. from time to time intermittent electrical problems occur like engine stalls,engine erratically increase rpm, check engine light for no reason, gauges not working from time to time, while driving the engines seems to s...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Easton, PA
Mercedes benz c280 instrument cluster failure.
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Easton, PA
Mercedes benz c280 instrument cluster failure.
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Marshfield, MO
(1) while driving my 95 mercedes c280 on i-44 highway construction i hit a small bump. immediately the "check engine" light came on, but the engine seemed to operate normally. i was on my way to the dealer for another problem, so they che...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Fort Washington, MD
Multiple engine failure events while driving at highway speeds. the car would completely shutdown. local mercedes repair shop investigated and informed me of the main engine harness wiring deterioating and this was normal for this model ye...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Seattle, WA
The engine wiring harness (that supplies 12 volts dc to the coils that convert it into high voltage for use in the spark plugs), had a critical failure in the wire insulation. over time the insulation will harden and crack to the point that...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Mountain View, CA
1995 mercedes c280 disintegrating engine wiring harness defect. many problems for the last few years with trying to repair but to no avail.. found out now after opening the wiring cover that all of it was due to disintegrating wiring that e...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Lake Mary, FL
My husband was changing the ignition wires an when doing so noticed that all the wires under the hood are cracking deteriorating. we are worried that this will cause a fire soon. the ignition wires are sealed in thick rubber he cut it apar...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Vienna, VA
Shortly after purchasing my mercedes benz c-280 from a private party, the check engine light came on. the local mercedes benz dealership stated it was the wiring harness and it needed to be replaced. they did not state this was a known pr...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Boardman, OH
Wiring harness insulation disintegration problem with a 1994 mercedes benz c280(vin #wdbha28e5rf074261). wiring harness insulation failure causing frequent hesitation of the vehicle . this problem has caused some safety concerns when pul...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Escondido, CA
Complaint received via e-mail."in the early morning of sept. 24, 2004, i went to start my 1995 mercedes c280. when i turned the ignition key there was a very loud bang and the ignition and the entire electrical system went dead. i called a ...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Saginaw, MI
In for oil change head gasket bad need $1500 know money for work .
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Point Clear, AL
My son's car quit running. the mechanic at the garage discovered that the underhood wiring harness had completely deteriorated. he spoke with a mercedes mechanic who told him this was a well known problem with this era car with this engine....
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Studio City, CA
8182225555: mercedes c 280 lemon returned to the dealer on 3/26/03/. i walked into acura after test driving this car w/ erik on 3/27. i drove it for 3 weeks. the srs light (airbags ) kept coming on w/ buzz noise. on the 5th day, the veh...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Studio City, CA
8182225555: mercedes c 280 lemon returned to the dealer on 3/26/03/. i walked into acura after test driving this car w/ erik on 3/27. i drove it for 3 weeks. the srs light (airbags ) kept coming on w/ buzz noise. on the 5th day, the veh...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Studio City, CA
8182225555: mercedes c 280 lemon returned to the dealer on 3/26/03/. i walked into acura after test driving this car w/ erik on 3/27. i drove it for 3 weeks. the srs light (airbags ) kept coming on w/ buzz noise. on the 5th day, the veh...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Studio City, CA
8182225555: mercedes c 280 lemon returned to the dealer on 3/26/03/. i walked into acura after test driving this car w/ erik on 3/27. i drove it for 3 weeks. the srs light (airbags ) kept coming on w/ buzz noise. on the 5th day, the veh...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Studio City, CA
8182225555: mercedes c 280 lemon returned to the dealer on 3/26/03/. i walked into acura after test driving this car w/ erik on 3/27. i drove it for 3 weeks. the srs light (airbags ) kept coming on w/ buzz noise. on the 5th day, the veh...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Studio City, CA
8182225555: mercedes c 280 lemon returned to the dealer on 3/26/03/. i walked into acura after test driving this car w/ erik on 3/27. i drove it for 3 weeks. the srs light (airbags ) kept coming on w/ buzz noise. on the 5th day, the veh...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Omaha, NE
Wire harness on car factory installed by merecedes becomes brittle and cracks exposing wiring creating problems with electrical system.
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Amherst, NY
Car in for oil change- needed cylinder head gasket with 19240 miles on my 1995 mercedes-benz c280! called buffalo dealer, out of warranty,no help wanted approx $1400. to repair! found car has had 3 service bullettins on this problem, bu...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Los Angeles, CA
Non deployment of all airbags on a 1999 mercedes benz c280
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Salt Lake City, UT
Wiring harness is bad on my c280 mercedes. they know about this problem and will not admit it. my car stalled going down a hill on the way to park city. i almost wrecked it. this information is all over the internet, but mercedes will not d...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Elk Grove, CA
Consumer stated while traveling noticed speedometer jumping up and down. dealer has been contacted.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Panama City, FL
I have a 2000 mercedes c280 sport, which has constant fuel gauge problems. it's as if the gauge has a mind of it's own. this problem was repaired once according to my dealer, but has somehow manifested itself again. i feel this is a design ...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Overland Park, KS
Faulty wiring harness. rubber coating has deteriorated exposing copper wire, causing erroneous signals of systems failures on dash panel and reported during diagnostic testing.
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in San Francisco, CA
This vehicle was diagnosed with a leaking head gasket and failed engine wiring harness. the oil leak had begun over three years ago, but was minor and i was lead to believe that it was a minor seal or gasket. upon contacting other owners ...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in San Francisco, CA
This vehicle was diagnosed with a leaking head gasket and failed engine wiring harness. the oil leak had begun over three years ago, but was minor and i was lead to believe that it was a minor seal or gasket. upon contacting other owners ...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Camarillo, CA
Problem with various electrical component failured due to electrical wiring harness underhood. dealer and manufacturer has been notified. feel free to provide any further information.
1998 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Walnut Creek, CA
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 c...
1998 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in Walnut Creek, CA
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 c...
2000 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in San Dimas, CA
I was rear-ended by a bus and also severely struck on my driver side - no airbag activation, i was injured and car was a total loss.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ 280 in San Jose, CA
Location: tasman and centennial. the car ran over one of several large pieces of wood and metal debris that were scattered on 3 lanes of the road. the object seemed to bounce and hit the side of the car. the passenger side airbage deplo...
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