MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz E Class

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1999 Mercedes Benz E Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:56.058Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
13

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 38 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 13 2000: 34 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 8 complaints 2003: 45 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 10 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008
1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 38 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 13 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 45 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2008: 5 complaints 2008
1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 38 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 13 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 45 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2008: 5 complaints 2008

1999: 13 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19920
19937
199438
199521
199616
199738
199824
199913
200034
200115
20028
200345
200415
20059
200610
20085

Known problem areas

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

10 of 13 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front and coil springs.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving car on a local excursion of approximately 30 miles, I noticed that the steering wheel no longer lined up strait.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-11

Also filed under Steering

Structure

4 of 13 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Visibility

1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Show complaint excerpts

The radio, transmission, and the window regulator were inoperative. The air mass sensor was defective, the brake lamp had a faulty switch, and there was a noise in the drive line.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-03

Also filed under Power train and service brakes, hydraulic

Steering

1 of 13 total reports mentions: steering.

Service brakes

1 of 13 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1998-11-20Air bags98V256000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wrong clamp may have been installed on the window air bag units.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the window air bag units and, if the wrong or incorrectly installed clamp is found, the entire unit will be replaced.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2003-12-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-22 Engine crankshaft pulley failure
  3. I
    2007-04-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-08-09 Front suspension coil spring ejection

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mercedes Benz E Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V256000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class 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 E Class?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.