1999 Mercedes Benz E300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz E300. That ranks 4th out of 12 E300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 135,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz E300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 31% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 15% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 15% | 167,755 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 15% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 109,315 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 8% | 40,470 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz E300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz E300.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension coil spring ejection (PE07021) — opened Apr 19, 2007, closed Aug 9, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The front right coil spring perch failed due to rust which caused the suspension to drop to the ground on that side. The coil spring fell out and rolled down the street. I had the car towed to a welder and fixed the perch. This luckily happened on a low speed road, where i could safely pull over…
My front left control arm sheared off just after pulling off the highway. Luckily, i was parking the vehicle when it ripped off. I was travelling at 65 mph minutes before complete failure. The steering did feel strange on the highway before. This even resulted in the front wheel disconnecting from…
The wiring insulation inside of the headlight has degraded and crumbled leaving only the bare copper wire showing. These wires have shorted going over bumps causing a loss of light to occur. *tr
1999 mercedes benz e-300. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle suspension collapse. *smd the consumer stated the suspension collapsed after hitting a bump in the road. He and his wife heard a few loud thuds, a few seconds apart as some things struck the bottom of the vehicle. When the consumer…
1999 mercedes benz e300td faulty upper coil spring support design. My vehicle was parked in a grocery store parking lot when the left upper spring mount simply collapsed. The car dropped down and the coil spring fell off.it had to be towed to a repair facility as it was rendered inoperable. Moments…
Other Mercedes Benz E300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 E300 | 29 | 8 |
| 2018 E300 | 32 | 7 |
| 2017 E300 | 132 | 16 |
| 2016 E300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 E300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 E300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 E300 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 E300 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 E300 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 E300 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 E300 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz E300?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz E300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz E300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E300 model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.