1999 Mercedes Benz S420 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S420 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz S420. That ranks 2nd out of 4 S420 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 S420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 75% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz S420 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz S420.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz s420. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the electrical and vacuum system became inoperable and he was unable to open the doors. The contact stated that he was locked inside the vehicle and was not able to exit the vehicle. The…
The area that holds the brake lights keeps melting i have replaced them twice , seat belts lag and dot work i have had several problems with stabilization
The instrument cluster has almost totally failed creating a severe safety hazard. The dealer stated vehicles with this problem are being recalled. How do i receive a recall notice? *tr
While driving, consumer was broadsided by another vehicle, however it was not stated exactly where vehicle was hit, subsequently the airbags failed to deploy and consumer suffered severe injuries.*jb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz S420?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz S420?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz S420 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S420 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.