1999 Mercedes Benz E320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E320 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320. That ranks 5th out of 15 E320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (18 complaints, 22%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 83owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 22% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 17 | 20% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 13% | 119,420 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 12% | 98,412 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 7% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 6% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 6% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 60,530 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 84,920 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 33,770 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 71,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 100,832 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz E320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes-benz e320. While the contact was reversing the vehicle, the driver, passenger, ceiling, and both side air bags deployed without warning or an impact occurring. There were no injuries. The contact left a voice message with the manufacturer. The dealer was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes-benz e320. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact felt a vibration coming from the vehicle and the driver and passenger side curtain air bags and front driver side door air bag erroneously deployed. The driver sustained a concussion and injuries to the…
8/31/18 in motion on a city street, the cabin filled with smoke (from a fire but no flame was seen) i had to open all windows to breath and see. My home was within sight so i drove to the middle of my lawn away from any building, the key would not turn, the car would not shut down. I as quickly as…
Takata recall srs light on front passenger seat
My vehicle is leaking fuel and the smell of the gas is really bad from inside and outside of the car. Based on the analysis of fuel tank leaks on model year 2003-08 mercedes-benz e-class vehicles shows me that the e-calls has this issue but my car is a 1999. I would like to know was the year based…
Other Mercedes Benz E320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 E320 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 E320 | 10 | 3 |
| 2007 E320 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 E320 | 41 | 4 |
| 2005 E320 | 231 | 3 |
| 2004 E320 | 203 | 2 |
| 2003 E320 | 214 | 2 |
| 2002 E320 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 E320 | 38 | 0 |
| 2000 E320 | 44 | 0 |
| 1999 | 83 | 0 |
| 1998 E320 | 37 | 0 |
| 1997 E320 | 63 | 0 |
| 1996 E320 | 45 | 0 |
| 1995 E320 | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E320 model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.