1999 Mercedes-Benz 500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,894miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,894 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.
“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 miles“Plastic rearview window has a distortion in it which causes poor driver's visibility. Window was looked at by a factory representative. This was a design problem with all mercedes benz convertibles. Rear window has not been changed.”
NHTSA complaint #867911, filed 2000-08Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 500
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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