1999 Mercedes Benz 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 500. That ranks 5th out of 7 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 29%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner 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 500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 29% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 29% | 10,894 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz 500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz 500.
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.
Plastic rear view window of convertible top is distorted, hazy and impairs vision. Dealer stated the mfg's representative would not authorize repair/replacement. I purchased an extended 5 years warranty. Dealer sold me a "do it yourself" kit to restore but does not work. Faulty design. *jb
The driver's side belt retractor was not working. The part was replaced at the owner's expense of $425.00. The dealer indicated, that there was no warranty and there was nothing they could do. *ak *sc
The electrical seat controller located under the driver side seat, shorted out while the vehicle was parked and turned off. No fuse was blown. This was caused by corrosion due to the fact the unit was not sealed from moisture.*ak toxic fumes and smoke were instantaneous. When it shorted out…
Seat belt problem with 1999 mercedes s500. Seat belt would not retract. I called mercedes benz technical support (twice) to ask if there was a problem with their seat belts. Their immediate response was that they had not received any complaints about seat belt failure. When i took the car to my…
Plastic rearview window has a distortion in it which causes poor driver's visibility. Window was looked at by a factory representative. This was a design problem with all mercedes benz convertibles. Rear window has not been changed. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 500?
Owners most often report equipment, seat belts, visibility problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.