1999 Mercedes Benz E430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E430 years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz E430. That is the most of any E430 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (10 complaints, 48%), typically at around 119,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz E430 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 | 10 | 48% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 29% | 99,829 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 127,415 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 14% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 10% | 74,305 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 65,663 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 99,829 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 99,829 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz E430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz E430.
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.
When driving about 30-40mph entering the freeway the car will downshift, when it downshifted it lost all drive. The engine can freely rev but no movement whatsoever. Had to pull over on the freeway and put it into the park and restart the car. Also, sometimes when driving the car will be locked…
Was driving on highway when spring came out and lost control of car put car in shop cost me 1400 for repairs someone need to help pay for it and this should be s recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz e430. While driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal loud noise coming from the vehicle. The contact noticed that a suspension spring fractured from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed…
The passenger side air bags spontaneously deployed while approaching a stop light. Have taken car to mercedes dealership and they have not been able to give me an answer as to why this occurred. They relate that they have sent pictures and information to "mercedes" and after 1 week i am only told…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz e430. The contact stated that the passenger air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the front occupant seat sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz E430?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz E430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz E430 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E430 model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.