MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz E Class

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1999 Mercedes Benz E Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:35:11.457Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 38 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 45 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2008: 5 complaints 2008
1999: 13 complaints
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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

6 of 13 total reports mention: suspension.

STRUCTURE

4 of 13 total reports mention: structure.

SUSPENSION

3 of 13 total reports mention: suspension.

VISIBILITY

1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility.

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. SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030303

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

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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, 20131211

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19981120 — air bags

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.

Campaign 98V256000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

I 20070419 — PE (closed 20070809)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercedes Benz E Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V256000 (air bags) has been completed.
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:front, accounting for 46% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.