MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz E320

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Mercedes Benz E320
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:43:57.521Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 44 complaints 2000 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 2009
1999: 83 complaints
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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%

23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20190201

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030317

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030317

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

FIRE INJURY
SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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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, 20181004

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE INVOLVING THE SUN ROOF. *YD

NHTSA ODI report, 20011116

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 83
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 E320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.