1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 48,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500. The part named most often is equipment, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and visibility (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Equipment2 29%
- Seat belts2 29%
- Seats1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Seat belt problem with 1999 mercedes s500. Seat belt would not retract. I called mercedes benz technical support (twice) to ask if there was a problem with their seat belts. Their immediate response was that they had not received any complaints about seat belt failure. When I took the car to my auto repair shop, which specializes in mercedes benz only, I was told that they replace many seat belts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10002755, filed 2003-01, 71,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Plastic rear view window of convertible top is distorted, hazy and impairs vision. Dealer stated the mfg's representative would not authorize repair/replacement. I purchased an extended 5 years warranty. Dealer sold me a do it yourself kit to restore but does not work. Faulty design.”
NHTSA complaint #10156079, filed 2006-04, 10,894 milesSeats: “The electrical seat controller located under the driver side seat, shorted out while the vehicle was parked and turned off. No fuse was blown. This was caused by corrosion due to the fact the unit was not sealed from moisture. Toxic fumes and smoke were instantaneous. When it shorted out, turning the key didn't stop electricity flow. The consumer had to disconnect the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #10024649, filed 2003-08, 35,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 62,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11 | 21,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 9 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 48,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 8 | 101,116 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 6 | 140,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 23 | 100,000 | 1 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 15 | 99,500 | 1 | — | 11 | — | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz 500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,500 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 62,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.