1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 8% of the 13 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.
“1999 mercedes benz e300 turbo diesel overflow fuel lines cracks and leaks. Fuel drips to garage floor, creating dangerous fuel/air mixture in an enclosed environment. Returned car to dealer for service. Dealer service said this is common occurrence for this car, because car is 6 years old and the overflow fuel lines are made of rubber and they need to be replaced. Cost of replacement about $1,000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10166196, filed 2006-08Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2006 | 6 | 60% |
| 2005 | 5 | 56% |
| 2004 | 5 | 33% |
| 2003 | 11 | 24% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class
9 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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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