1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission leaks oil/gas pedal is very stiff & hard to press/ door locks keep going up and down when using remote control/ rear washer hose to rear wiper had to be replaced/there is noise in the left front wheel, and disc backing plate is bent and brake pedal is stiff when trying to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #873637, filed 2000-10“Transmission disengaged then downshifted (1st) while driving. Brakes engaged. Car came to violent halt , then car and passengers were lurched back & forth uncontrollably without operator input, rpms erratic until key removed. Freeway incident would have resulted in fatalities. Car was not drivable, mfg denied similar claims, see NHTSA item # sb605899. Trauma of event has resulted in inability to drive vehicle (concern for safety and fear of reoccurance).”
NHTSA complaint #713182, filed 1999-10“Consumer's wife was driving at 20mph and the anti-lock brake system kicked in, and threw the vehicle to the side of the road. The ABS brakes sytem were suppose to keep the car straight.”
NHTSA complaint #847912, filed 1999-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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