1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320, 7% 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“Fuel guage does not register correct levels of fuel. Dealer replaced the fuel sending unit three times which did not correct the problem. Rear seats can not be unlatched to use cargo area and to relock properly. Exterior trim is falling off the door panel. The vehicle rattles from rear. A/c does not cool unless the recirculatory system is on. Sun roof have follen out. Transmission shifts hard and noisy. The latching mechanism on the seat belt assembly was not assembled correctly due to recall. The owner notified ofthe recall and the dealer fixed (99v-328).”
NHTSA complaint #866395, filed 2000-07Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 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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