1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 Problems
- Complaints
- 30filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (23% of the total), followed by engine cooling (5) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 36% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system7 23%
- Engine cooling5 17%
- Air bags3 10%
- Brakes3 10%
- Seat belts3 10%
- Steering3 10%
- Body and structure2 6.7%
Also reported: Suspension (2), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Seats (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “While in park, the battery exploded which also caused the air bag to deploy. While parked, the right side front passenger airbag deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found that the hoppecke battery under the rear seat was cracked and broken and setting in a pool of acid which accounted for the acid smell at the time of the air bag deployment. The incident caused damage to the interior.”
NHTSA complaint #10022524, filed 2003-06, 24,000 milesEngine cooling: “While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the engine timing chain. The problem was not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10053593, filed 2004-02, 51,236 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “This is a correction to the submission made earlier this morning. Just like the GM cars that are currently being recalled, my car turned itself off while I was traveling at 60 MPH on a limited access road. Fortunately for myself and my passenger, traffic was light, I was in the right lane, and there was a wide shoulder. I could not restart the car, which had to be towed. The mechanic knew immediately what was wrong, and the same thing had happened to a mercedes he repaired the week before.”
NHTSA complaint #10568001, filed 2014-03, 59,463 milesAir bags: “Air bag on passenger side is exposed and distorted. Had taken vehicle to dealer & service manager hit air bag cover & closed it. This has happened at least 3 different times before.”
NHTSA complaint #842018, filed 1999-07Mileage when problems were reported
36% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,100 and 55,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 320
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | 47,631 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 17 | 52,737 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 17 | 92,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 30 | 51,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 39 | 104,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 19 | 190,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 14 | 108,921 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 29 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 49 | 136,202 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz 320 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 have?
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (23% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 5.
Has the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,000 miles and the middle half falls between 36,100 and 55,000 miles; 36% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.