1999 Mercedes Benz 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300. That ranks 3rd out of 6 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 74,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner 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 300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 94,246 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 72,791 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300.
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz 300. The contact stated that he attempted to start the vehicle but the engine would not start. The contact exited the vehicle and tried to lock the doors but noticed that the key was not working. The contact used the spare key and drove the vehicle to the…
On may 26, 2006, my mercedes benz 1999 300d lost all power during routine operation. The car stalled while in motion in regular traffic, and was required to be towed to a mercedes benz dealership. I was notified that the reason for the failure was a defective crankshaft position sensor. Part number…
Consumer stated the transmission failed.*jb *ts
Without warning the rear brake lights failed to illuminate due to a faulty base circuit. *jb *ts
The air bag sensor light illuminated on the console, consumer contacted mercedes and they informed him that an air bag sensor was defective. Please describe details.*jb *ts
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.