1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320, 7% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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 am original owner of 1999 mercedes benz E320. Vehicle has 31000 miles; kept in garage. Replaced driver side rear window regulator at $350 cost 2 years ago. Passenger side rear window regulator is now inoperative. I am retiree and no one rides in back seat. Rear windows opened in summer only. Contacted several dealers regarding concern. All advise no recalls or service bulletins addressing problem. Owned several brand autos in past; never this problems with any of them. Thanks for your help.”
NHTSA complaint #10179534, filed 2007-01, 31,000 miles“The regulator on the windows have failed at least every 6 months the check egine light has been on since the purchase of the vehicle even after repairs where done. The transmission has been losing power and now will not shift since the purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #10088199, filed 2004-08, 12 miles“Since the vehicle was purchased, the windshield wiper has failed to properly clear the windshield of rain. Although the dealer has been informed of this problem many times and has replaced all of the working parts, the malfunction persists. Conversations with the dealer have indicated that nothing more can be done and lead me to believe that this is a design errror on all e 320s. This inadequate windshield wiper causes sever visibility problems during rainy weather and creates significant risks of serious accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #761797, filed 2002-05“Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the front or rear windows will fail into the seal causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified ts”
NHTSA complaint #8022195, filed 2002-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 11% |
| 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 complaintsBrakes
5 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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