MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz E320

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Mercedes Benz E320
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:29.498Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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
83
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 37 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 83 2000: 44 complaints 2001: 38 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2006: 41 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints
1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 1999 83 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2003 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2005 2006: 41 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009
1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 1999 83 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2003 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2005 2006: 41 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009

1999: 83 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199411
199596
199645
199763
199837
199983
200044
200138
200223
2003214
2004203
2005231
200641
200717
200810
20098

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

23% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.

FIRE

Air bags

20% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact felt a vibration coming from the vehicle and the driver and passenger side curtain air bags and front driver side door air bag erroneously deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-01

Also filed under Power train

The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the driver's side air bag failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-17

The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the driver's side air bag failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-17

Power train

13% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

FIREINJURY

Suspension

12% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.

Electrical system

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

8/31/18 in motion on a city street, the cabin filled with smoke (From a fire but no flame was seen) I had to open all windows to breath and see.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-04

There was an electrical fire involving the sun roof.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1999Complaint volume 83 complaints filed for this model year.
  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 E320 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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