MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz S Class

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1999 Mercedes Benz S Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:08:46.579Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 9 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 9 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint 2012
1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 27 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 9 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2012: 1 complaint 2012

1999: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199412
199527
19966
19972
19982
19999
200081
200136
200248
200328
200415
20052
20092
20121

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

3 of 9 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Airbags in 1999 S500 mercedes failed to deploy in frontal collision with a utility pole at speed estimated between 15-25 MPH. Driver was wearing his seat belt.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-29

Suspension

2 of 9 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing air suspension system.

Seat belts

2 of 9 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and front.

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When I tried to fasten the driver's seat belt it wouldn't release. After two attempts to release the seat belt, it fully released without any tension on the seat belt.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-23

The front passenger side and driver side seat belts were not retracting.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-25

Visibility

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

Tires

1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mercedes Benz S Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz S 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 S Class?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz S 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.