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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
16,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,250 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 locks will ratchet up and down when an attempt is made to use remote locking device. There have already been 2 locks replaced on this unit in the previous six -eight months. I have attempted to determine whether or not daimer has a problem with same, but have been unable to do so. I have determined that the lock remains in the locking position after it completes a number of cycles and must be locked manually. I have attempted to determine whether or not daimer has a problem with the locks on this particular unit and have been unable to do so. …”

NHTSA complaint #10006345, filed 2000-08, 16,250 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200116%
199913%
199813%

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology