1999 Mercedes Benz 320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 320 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 320. That ranks 2nd out of 8 320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 23%), typically at around 39,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 30owner 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 320 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 | 7 | 23% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 17% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% | 59,463 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 10% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 10% | 36,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 16,250 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz 320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz 320.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This is a correction to the submission made earlier this morning. Just like the gm cars that are currently being recalled, my car turned itself off while i was traveling at 60 mph on a limited access road. Fortunately for myself and my passenger, traffic was light, i was in the right lane, and…
While driving on the express way at night at around 50 mph; there was a loud bang and a sound of metal being thrown around under the car. The sound came from the passenger side of the car. Then after a loud thump there was no longer any noise. The car didn't feel the same after that. After pulling…
This incident occurred to my 1999 mercedes benz e320 sedan. The "incident" involves the failure of the right front spring perch failure. If it were not for an inspection related to routine maintenance, my mechanic was sure that a serious catastrophic failure would have occurred. From what i have…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the headlights intermittently illuminate. The contact inspected and determined this was due to the headlight switch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and no repairs were made. The headlights would go out with the…
Attempted to start the car. The battery exploded. There was an exyremely loud noise and the car was jarred. The battery is located under the rear seat. This is where the infant seats are located because this is where my grand children are required to ride. Fortunately, they were not in the car at…
Other Mercedes Benz 320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 320 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 320 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 320 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 320 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 320 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 320 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 320 | 29 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 320?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz 320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 320 model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.