1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mercedes Benz Truck years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Mercedes Benz Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 108,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 Mercedes Benz Truck 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 | 1 | 50% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck.
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.
(1) problem with both engine crankshaft pulley and drive shaft. The allegation is that the engine crankshaft pulley failure causes loss of power steering assist and acceleration which may increase the risk of an accident(1 failure). (2) repeated problems with front brake pads due to problem…
The fuel pump failed last year, which i understand is common in this vehicle. The two major problems now are that the car makes a loud "clunk" when making continuous turns (e.g., ramps) even at low speed, and the steering wheel is making odd sounds. Also the heater makes the front console too hot…
Other Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mercedes Benz Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Mercedes Benz Truck | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mercedes Benz Truck model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.