1999 Mercedes Benz E55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E55 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz E55. That is the most of any E55 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 76,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 E55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 100% | 76,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Mercedes Benz E55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz E55.
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.
Front driver and passenger seats become loose over time and develop a clicking noise on every acceleration and braking. Many people are reporting this issue in car forums online and they have not been able to find a fix. Dealership experiences also did not investigate far enough for a fix. Mercedes…
Other Mercedes Benz E55 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 E55 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz E55?
Owners most often report seats problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz E55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz E55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E55 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.