1999 Mercedes Benz E Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Class years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class. That ranks 9th out of 13 E Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (9 complaints, 69%), typically at around 99,059 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class 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 | 9 | 69% | 99,059 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 31% | 94,663 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz E Class recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window; air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wrong clamp may have been installed on the window air bag units.
Risk: The window air bag may not fully deploy in a side-impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the window air bag units and, if the wrong or incorrectly installed clamp is found, the entire unit will be replaced.
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.
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving car on a local excursion of approximately 30 miles, i noticed that the steering wheel no longer lined up strait. Toward the end of the trip, i noted what seemed like steering irregularities, then a rubbing/ whining noise coming from the front left. After arriving home after dark, i…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz e55. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a loud popping noise outside of the vehicle. Suddenly, the steering wheel began to turn to the right and the front passenger side of the vehicle collapsed onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to…
Spring perch broke off due to rust .the front of the car fell down on to the wheel and was undrivable. *tr
I own a 1999 mercedes benz e55 amg (w210). After parking the car while grocery shopping, i returned and found the front of the vehicle much lower than normal. Upon further inspection, the driver's side front coil spring and two other parts were found lying under the vehicle. I moved the vehicle…
Front spring support failed on 2000 mercedes e300 while driving on the highway. The coil spring was ejected and could have punctured the front tire. Cause was determined to be a rust at the weld points for the upper constraint for the front coil spring. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz E Class years
← 1998 E Class · 2000 E Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 E Class | 10 | 1 |
| 2005 E Class | 9 | 3 |
| 2004 E Class | 15 | 4 |
| 2003 E Class | 45 | 4 |
| 2002 E Class | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 E Class | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 E Class | 34 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 E Class | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 E Class | 38 | 1 |
| 1996 E Class | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E Class | 21 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, equipment problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Class model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.