1999 Mercedes Benz 420 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 420 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 420. That ranks 3rd out of 4 420 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner 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 420 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 | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz 420 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz 420.
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.
A crack in left rear frames. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak *jlg
ON 10/24, 2001, WHILE DRIVING MERCEDES S-420 WITH 65 MILES PER HOUR ON PENNSYLAVANIA TURNPIKE, PASSANGER SIDE WHEEL WITH TIRE AND WHEEL CAP SEPARATED FROM THE CAR AND FLEW OUT TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF ONCOMING TURNPIKE. AFTER THE CAR WAS TOWED TO SUN MOTOR CARS, INC. AT 4444 CARLISLE PIKE, CAMP…
Strange electronic whirring sound when starting vehicle on 6/7. Side view mirrors suddenly moved and then closed halfway. No response from interior console control. Steering wheel also began to move up and down on its own. Rear brakes continued to squeak and grab. Were replaced under warranty last…
Continuing idling and acceleration problems. On january 21, 2000, one month after second repair attempt, while driving vehicle it suddenly lost power then violently jolted forward causing temporary loss of control. (note: driver's foot did not touch accelerator). Driver then noticed "engine" check…
Transmission slips into neutral while driving. This has occurred 5 times in two weeks. It is currently at the dealer for repair of this defect, again. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 420?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 420?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz 420 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 420 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.