MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz E300

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1999 Mercedes Benz E300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:42:10.645Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1999: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
19956
19961
19978
19989
199913
20012
20021
20092

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SUSPENSION

4 of 13 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

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1999 MERCEDES BENZ E-300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUSPENSION COLLAPSE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140617

POWER TRAIN

2 of 13 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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THE CAR VIBRATES IN DECELARATION AT ABOUT 40MPH, MANUFACTURER IS AWARE BUT DOES NOT REPAIR DO TO LOW NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990924

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 13 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 72 MPH CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF LIKE A JET. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE JUMPED THE MEDIAN ON THE HIGHWAY, DAMAGING THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031029

EXITING THE FREEWAY, VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE WITH BRAKES APPLIED, ABS SYSTEM WAS LOCKING & UNLOCKING, AND TIRES WERE SPINNING ON WET PAVEMENT. CRUISE CONTROL HAD NOT BEEN ENGAGED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010529

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 of 13 total reports mentions: fuel system, other, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

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FUEL LINE LEAKS X4. 1999 MERCEDES 300 TD. STARTING IN FEB. 03 FIRST FUEL LINE LEAK. CAR WOULD NOT START TOWED TO DEALER. FUEL LINE REPLACED. TWICE AGAIN IN MARCH OF 03, FUEL LINE LEAKS. REPAIRED BY DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051127

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070419 — PE (closed 20070809)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercedes Benz E300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz E300 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 E300?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz E300 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.