MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz S500

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1999 Mercedes Benz S500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:35:35.516Z

Only 2 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 2 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 S500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 55 complaints 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007
1999: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19932
19942
19954
19961
19992
200055
200134
200225
200310
200412
200511
200612
20072

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes.

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ENGINE SMOKING BRAKING SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE STEERING IS A LITTLE RUFF VEHICLE JERKS. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20170927

ENGINE

2 of 2 total reports mention: engine.

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ENGINE SMOKING BRAKING SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE STEERING IS A LITTLE RUFF VEHICLE JERKS. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20170927

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 of 2 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

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ENGINE SMOKING BRAKING SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE STEERING IS A LITTLE RUFF VEHICLE JERKS. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20170927

WHEELS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: wheels.

SUSPENSION

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercedes Benz S500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz S500 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 S500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz S500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.