MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz 320

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1999 Mercedes Benz 320
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:32:35.082Z

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20030318

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

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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

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESS WAY AT NIGHT AT AROUND 50 MPH; THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND A SOUND OF METAL BEING THROWN AROUND UNDER THE CAR. THE SOUND CAME FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THEN AFTER A LOUD THUMP THERE WAS NO LONGER ANY NOISE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130816

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

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 (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 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:12v/24v/48v battery, accounting for 10% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.