1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Transmission failed, repaired four times, electrical system, battery failed, replaced, oz sensor failed replace 3 times, fuel system pump and sensor replaced, front passenger restraint system failed”
NHTSA complaint #9001677, filed 2000-07“Recall 99v328000/ seat belt latch mechanism. Consumer has been waiting for parts for over a month, and manufacturer has not contacted consumer after several attempts of calls.”
NHTSA complaint #857686, filed 2000-03Related recalls
- 99V328000Nov 22, 1999Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The latching mechanism on the seat belt assembly was not assembled correctly. If the plastic cover is loose…Covers: Mercedes-Benz M Class 1998–1999
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class
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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