MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz 320

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1999 Mercedes Benz 320
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:45:02.912Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1994: 49 complaints 1994 1995: 29 complaints 1996: 14 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 30 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002
1999: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
199449
199529
199614
199719
199839
199930
200017
200117
200211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and wiring.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED SMOKING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THEN TWO MINUTES LATER, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040120

THE BATTERY AND AIR BAG EXPLODED, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. (LAWYER, TREVOR GRIMM, ON BEHALF OF CLIENT). *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030318

Also filed under AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

INJURY
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TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED THEN DOWNSHIFTED (1ST) WHILE DRIVING. BRAKES ENGAGED. CAR CAME TO VIOLENT HALT , THEN CAR AND PASSENGERS WERE LURCHED BACK & FORTH UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT OPERATOR INPUT, RPMS ERRATIC UNTIL KEY REMOVED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991012

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

THIS IS A CORRECTION TO THE SUBMISSION MADE EARLIER THIS MORNING. JUST LIKE THE GM CARS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING RECALLED, MY CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON A LIMITED ACCESS ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140309

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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MODEL ML320 THE CRUISE CONTROL STALK ON THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE TURN SIGNAL STALK. THE CRUISE CONTROL & TURN SIGNAL STALKS ARE OF EQUAL LENGTH.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981125

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and pump.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercedes Benz 320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz 320 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 320?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz 320 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.