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1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
123,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 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.

“I own a 1999 mercedes c43, I like many others have a high failure rate of the crankshaft position sensors on our vehicles. This part when faulty will not allow the car to start when the car is warm. When the car sits for an extended period of time to cool down the car will start. I was at the dealer today, and they are aware this is a high failure item on this model. As well as the clk430, and s430. But no recalls have been issued. There isn't any sign that this part is failing, on some instances the car just stalls while driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #10163463, filed 2006-07, 123,000 miles

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006111%
2004320%
2003222%
2002516%
2001321%
2000225%
1999114%
1996233%
199536%
1994213%

Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Electrical system
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C Class

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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