1999 Mercedes-Benz S ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 vs. every other S 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 S Class median. How we score
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What S Class owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE SRS LIGHT ON THE DASH INDICATES A POTENTAL AIR BAG MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER CONFIRMS THE SRS MODULE HAS FAILED ON MY 1999 MERCEDES S320 MAKING THE AIR BAGS INOPERABLE. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN GERMANY MANUFACTURER MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL S320W 4DR SEDAN 5 PASSENGER THE QUOTED COST FOR REPAIR IS $620.00 FOR…
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. *NM
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