1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320, 6% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My car skidded of the road after I tried to brake in order to slow down because two right wheels of the car were in a puddle. I completely lost control of the car, and did not understand what was happening. I was on a ramp approaching highway 101, and I was not speeding. It was a really scary moment. I took the car to the mercedes dealership, and their conclusion was that there is nothing wrong with the car, which is hard to believe.”
NHTSA complaint #10579072, filed 2014-04, 124,000 miles“Abs/bas/esp light came on repeatedly. My mechanic determined it was a rate of turn gyroscopic sensor that can adjust the throttle or make other electronic adjustments depending on the sensor's data. The mechanic contacted mercedes, who told him that this $950 part has been selling like hot cakes and that problems with the sensor in this vehicle are very common. This is a safety issue and a very expensive part that I'm sure mercedes does not want to have to issue a recall on. Mine is not an isolated incident and should be looked into.”
NHTSA complaint #10049595, filed 2003-12, 57,000 miles“Transmission would not shift out of first gear, the ABS lights on and the asr, fuse no 2 on the k40 module was blown and there were also codes indicating that no power was going to the asr hydraulic unit. There was no signal from the left rear wheel speed sensor and there was a malfunction in the transmission gear speed sensor. The technician discovered a wiring harness located underneath the power brake booster had shorted with the body of the vehicle and created a small fire that burned and destroyed the insulating material through approx. 7 inches of the harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367668, filed 2010-11, 107,000 miles“When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes they locked up and caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. The traction controlsystem applies to the left front brake when making right turns.”
NHTSA complaint #10015878, filed 2003-04, 49,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 17 | 41% |
| 2005 | 54 | 23% |
| 2004 | 50 | 25% |
| 2003 | 77 | 36% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 14% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320
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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