1999 Mercedes Benz W163 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W163 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 W163. That is the most of any W163 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 120,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz W163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Mercedes Benz W163 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz W163.
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
- 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.
The fuel pump is leaking fuel on to the ground when car is running i was reading some forums and multiple people are having the same problem and mercedes isn't having the problem fixed as it is potentially dangerous to have any future fuel leaks due to age i have a 1990 mercedes r129 that has more…
Other Mercedes Benz W163 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 W163 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz W163?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz W163?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz W163 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W163 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.