1999 Mercedes-Benz E320Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 83 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 27, 2019. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 has problems
83 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 1 |
| Air bags | 17 | 11 |
| Power train | 11 | 2 |
| Suspension | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 4 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 20 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 vs. every other E320 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E320 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURENo recall
- FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTIONNo recall
What E320 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
JUST LIKE THE GM CARS NOW BEING RECALLED, MY CAR SHUT ITSELF OFF COMPLETELY WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO BE REPAIRED---AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS MADE IMMEDIATELY, AS THE MECHANIC HAD DONE TAKEN CAR OF A CAR THAT HAD THE IDENTICAL "PROBLEM" JUST THE WEEK BEFORE. PARTS REPLACED…
ENGINE JUST STOPS RUNNING/STALLING AFTER FROM 15 - 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. HAS HAPPENED TWICE MIDWAY THROUGH LEFT TURNS. (SCARY!) CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME AND ANY SPEED. *TR
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) SEPTEMBER 12, 1998 I PURCHASED A 1999 E320W.] I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE CAR. THE CAR IS DRIVEN LEISURELY. TO DATE, IT ONLY HAS 92,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN REGULARLY OBTAINING THE A & B MAINTENANCE…
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