no report yet
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Risk. DIFFICULTY OR DELAY IN DISENGAGING CRUISE CONTROL CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1999 Mercedes-Benz M ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Steering
4Engine and engine cooling
3Electrical system
3Power train
3Seat belts
2Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
1Visibility
1Service brakes, hydraulic
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP.
no report yet
Front: anchorage
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
1999 vs. every other M Class 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 M Class median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class, and the recalls they led to.
- BRAKE LINE CHAFENo recall
- ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURENo recall
- POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKLed to recall 08V-465
In owners' words
What M Class owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN TRYING TO TURN MY VEHICLE FROM A PARKING LOT, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME SO HARD TO TURN. THE CAR WAS NOT IN DRIVABLE CONDITION AND I TOWED IT TO MY NEAREST SERVICE STATION. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP WERE REPLACED AND…
MY CAR STOPPED STEERING. I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT OCCURRED ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13,2008. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO A MEINEKE SHOP. THEY DISCOVERED THAT MY HOSE AND CLAMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WENT TO MY CLOSEST MERECEDES BENZ SERVICE CENTER IN GREENWICH, CT THE NEXT WEEK. THEY COMPLETED…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, THE DRIVER EXERTED MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS ALSO EXCESSIVE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS…
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