1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320, 17% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles.
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.
“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 miles“Vehicle stalls when vehicle hits bumps in the road. Dealer was notified. Dealer inspected the vehicle, informing owner to not put any keys in the ignition. Consumer request for more information regarding this subject.”
NHTSA complaint #843257, filed 1999-09Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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