1987 Mercedes-benz 280
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
1987 Mercedes-benz 280 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1987 Mercedes-benz 280 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1987 Mercedes-benz 280.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
SUDDEN ACCELERATION Closed
THE CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY PETITIONED NHTSA TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION INTOSUDDEN ACCELERATION ON VARIOUS MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS. THE PETITION WASGRANTED WITH RESPECT TO THE 1986-1987 300E MODEL AND ENGINEERING ANALYSISEA88-003 WAS OPENED COVERING JUST THE 1986 AND 1987 300 E VEHICLES.SUBSEQUENTLY, CFAS REPETITIONED NHTSA TO EXPAND ITS INVESTIGATION TO COVERALL 1984 THROUGH 1987 MERCEDES GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLES. DEFECT…
NHTSA #EA88034 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jul 1988 · closed Jul 1990An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 280. Model-year data, not specific to one car.