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Exterior lightingPart report

1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.

“The contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the headlights intermittently illuminate. The contact inspected and determined this was due to the headlight switch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and no repairs were made. The headlights would go out with the turn signal or high beam lights were used. Updated 03/17/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10151333, filed 2006-02, 50,000 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001318%
199913%
1998513%
1997316%

Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320

Electrical system
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Equipment
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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