1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 99,059miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class. The part named most often is suspension, with 9 complaints (69% of the total), followed by body and structure (4) and brakes (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 11% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 99,059 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Suspension9 69%
- Body and structure4 31%
- Brakes1 7.7%
- Equipment1 7.7%
- Fuel system1 7.7%
- Steering1 7.7%
Example complaints
Suspension: “I own a 1999 mercedes benz e55 amg (w210). After parking the car while grocery shopping, I returned and found the front of the vehicle much lower than normal. Upon further inspection, the driver's side front coil spring and two other parts were found lying under the vehicle. I moved the vehicle slightly to look for additional broken parts and was able to drive home at 15 MPH, making only very minor turns (for approximately 1/4 mile). …”
NHTSA complaint #10281915, filed 2009-08, 90,000 milesBody and structure: “Purchased a used 1999 mercedes benz e300 turbo diesel end of feb 2006 with 92,494 miles from a jaguar/land rover dealer. Traded in a 1985 mercedes benz 300 turbo diesel. Brought car to the mechanic that does all my work to have all fluids changed and the car checked. Mechanic called to recommend I not drive the car until the left front spring cap was replaced. I visited the mechanic and viewed the left front spring cap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162595, filed 2006-07, 94,663 milesMileage when problems were reported
11% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 94,663 and 120,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V256000Oct 14, 1998Air bags › Side/windowCovers: Mercedes-Benz E Class 1999
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wrong clamp may have been installed on the window air bag units.
Recall details for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10136029Jun 20, 2014Equipment. SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- 10015377Jun 4, 2008Exterior lighting. Revised repair procedure and additional applicable models. Model 170, 202, 208 and 210 models. Front fog lamp(s) inoperative. Mercedes-benz. *tt model years: 1994-2004. Updated 09/09/08.
- 10015071Apr 5, 2005Body and structure. Trunk lid opens or closes too quickly while operating with remote trunk lid control button.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 38,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 10 | 65,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 9 | 64,410 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 15 | 5,450 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 45 | 9,718 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 8 | 44,716 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 15 | 69,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 34 | 78,800 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 13 | 99,059 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 24 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 38 | 90,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 16 | 125,250 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 170,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 38 | 111,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 72,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz E Class model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 9 complaints (69% of the total), followed by body and structure with 4.
Has the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 99,059 miles and the middle half falls between 94,663 and 120,000 miles; 11% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.