1999 Mercedes Benz 240 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 240 years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 240. That ranks 5th out of 5 240 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz 240 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Mercedes Benz 240 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz 240.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The information provided in the owners manual states that when the fog lights are activated a green indicator light should appear on the instrument panel, but the light does not illuminate. Cause unknown. Green light currently appers when fog lights are activated due to new software .*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 240?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 240?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz 240 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 240 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.