1999 Mercedes Benz 400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 400 years
- Not enough data 4th 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 400. That ranks 4th out of 5 400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (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 400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Mercedes Benz 400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz 400.
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.
SINCE JANUARY 25,1999, MY ML430 HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPT. A TOTAL OF 18 DAYS. ON TWO OF THOSE OCCASIONS, MY VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 35MPH. AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS, DEALER FINALLY FOUND DEFECT AND REPLACED PARTS OF TRANSMISSION. NOW IN FEBRUARY 2000…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 400?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz 400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 400 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.