Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
1996-1997 · 2 model years
M-B 260 Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the M-B 260 across 2 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
260 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 260 problems
M-B 260 recalls 1
Latest 260 complaints
I have a 1996 mercedes benz c220 that the wiring insulation is discenagrating on threw out the car really bad wire insulation fire danger failure of electrical systems danger. *Tr
The front coil spring support welds failed and resulted in an damaged front suspension.*Ak
Questions about the M-B 260
Which M-B 260 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1996 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1996 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common M-B 260 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the M-B 260 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all M-B 260 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data