1999 Mercedes Benz S Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S Class years
- Not enough data 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class. That ranks 7th out of 13 S Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 85,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 33% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 22% | 107,259 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 22% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | 124,027 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz S Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class.
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.
Mercedes s-class w220 airmatic problems,do something about it ! They are sucking uss outttttt! *tr
Rear view mirror failure on 1999 mercedes benz s320. Mirror is an auto dim rear view mirror and view is obstructed because liquid crystal material is "leaking" out of mirror. This is a design and quality issue that would not occur with a standard rear view mirror. There is no manual failover on…
I had 4 kumho solus kh16 tires installed on a 1999 mercedes s500 on 1/17/07. These tires have been driven approximately 15,000 miles. The tire on the right rear failed on feb. 10, 2008 and was sudden and unexpected. My wife had just stopped for a traffic light and was accelerating to the posted…
Airmatic warning keep coming up, say the car is to low stop. *tr
The srs light on the dash indicates a potental air bag malfunction. The dealer confirms the srs module has failed on my 1999 mercedes s320 making the air bags inoperable. Country of origin germany manufacturer mercedes-benz model s320w 4dr sedan 5 passenger the quoted cost for repair is $620.00 for…
Other Mercedes Benz S Class years
← 1998 S Class · 2000 S Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 S Class | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 S Class | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 S Class | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 S Class | 15 | 4 |
| 2003 S Class | 28 | 2 |
| 2002 S Class | 48 | 2 |
| 2001 S Class | 36 | 5 |
| 2000 S Class | 81 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 S Class | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 S Class | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 S Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 S Class | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S Class model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.