1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 96,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and suspension (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags3 33%
- Seat belts2 22%
- Suspension2 22%
- Tires1 11%
Example complaints
Air bags: “The srs light on the dash indicates a potental air bag malfunction. The dealer confirms the srs module has failed on my 1999 mercedes s320 making the air bags inoperable. Country of origin germany manufacturer Mercedes-Benz model s320w 4dr sedan 5 passenger the quoted cost for repair is $620.00 for the srs module and a further $182.00 labor. The total repair cost of over $800 is exorbitant and preys on the public need for saftey. Has there been a NHTSA recall or a manufacturer technical service bulletin? …”
NHTSA complaint #10191682, filed 2007-05, 90,000 milesSeat belts: “When I tried to fasten the driver's seat belt it wouldn't release. After two attempts to release the seat belt, it fully released without any tension on the seat belt. The driver's seat belt is completely useless as a restraining device since there is no tension.”
NHTSA complaint #10188594, filed 2007-04, 111,517 milesTires: “I had 4 kumho solus kh16 tires installed on a 1999 mercedes s500 on 1/17/07. These tires have been driven approximately 15,000 miles. The tire on the right rear failed on feb. 10, 2008 and was sudden and unexpected. My wife had just stopped for a traffic light and was accelerating to the posted speed limit of 45 MPH. The car was traveling at approximately 35 MPH when the failure occurred. She immediately pulled on to the grass median when she heard clunk, clunk from the rear of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217679, filed 2008-02, 124,027 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 81,000 and 111,517 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10136035Jun 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- 10030939Jul 31, 2009Brakes. Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. The function works again after a short time or distance. When the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated…
- 10030929Jun 15, 2009Brakes. Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is…
- 10014583Mar 16, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz S Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15 | 38,388 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 28 | 55,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 48 | 78,139 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 36 | 96,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 81 | 84,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 9 | 96,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 121,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 27 | 130,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 12 | 129,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz S Class model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S Class reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,500 miles and the middle half falls between 81,000 and 111,517 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.