1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320, 6% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 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.
“After turning into the parking lot of a repair shop, the front of the vehicle dropped to the ground. Further investigation by the repair shop found that the front spring perch had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10268229, filed 2009-05, 115,000 miles“The mercedes E320 has no warning lights to notify the driver when a door is open. The doors are difficult to close properly, especially by a child getting in and out of the car. On multiple occassions I have driven with a door not fully closed with my children in the back seat. I think this is an accident waitng to happen. I would appreciate a reply on this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #752879, filed 2001-10“The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that the vehicle was being serviced for the brakes when he was informed by the independent mechanic that the spring perch on the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired for the rust. The current and failure mileage was approximately 127,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10390374, filed 2011-03, 127,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 mercedes E320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, an abnormal noise was coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact indicated that after inspecting the vehicle, the front driver side appeared to be lowered. After taking the front driver side wheel off the contact discovered that the wheel well was corroded and the suspension was damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10615387, filed 2014-07, 190,000 miles“Tailgate door crashed/ came down on head. Took vehicle to dealer,and they stated that hinge and attachments failed. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8013433, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10151924Jul 2, 2018Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- 10033067Jun 4, 2009Mercedes benz: tailgate does not open fully in cold weather. The tailgate not opening fully in cold weather, do not replace the struts.
- 10025649Feb 22, 2008Water entry at a-pillar on model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (e320 cdi; e320; e500;e55amg; e320 4matic; e500 4matic; e320 wagon; 320 4matic). Unknown years.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 14% |
| 1997 | 4 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 11% |
| 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 complaintsBrakes
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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