repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2006 Mercedes-Benz C280Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-874 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Visibility
2Vehicle speed control
1Suspension
1Tires
1Seat belts
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other C280 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C280 median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C280 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The balance shaft sprocket in this car needs to be recalled. It has has known issues since it came out nearly 20 years ago. It can cause your whole engine to blow if not fixed. The fix is often more than the value of the car, around $7000. It is ridiculous. The part was not properly heat treated…
Our car was recalled on 07/03/2008, recall #08V303000, for problems relating to a number of types of mechanical and electrical malfunctions. One was the "(3) OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND (4) THE SPEEDODOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE" This vehicle has…
I have a 2006 Mercedes C280 which I purchased almost a year ago with 57,000 miles. It currently has 73,000 miles and is having major mechanical problems which have been life threatening due to when and where they occur. 1. Loss of transmission upon acceleration. If I pull over, turn it off and…
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