1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
109
Owner Complaints
12 Crashes 13 Fires
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320
The 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320 has received a total of 109 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (9 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (7 complaints), and Electrical System (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320
109 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Air Bags
Complaints: 9
1 Crash
1 Fire
2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7
1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 6
5 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5
5 Crashes
1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4
1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
1 Crash
1 Fire
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
1 Fire
1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, CEILING, AND BOTH SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND INJURIES TO THE FACE, NECK, AND SHOULDERS, WHICH REQUIRED HOSPITALIZATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT AND DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG SENSOR TO ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATE AND DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF GREENWICH, 261 WEST PUTNAM AVE, GREENWICH, CT) WERE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND INJURIES TO THE FACE, NECK, AND SHOULDERS, WHICH REQUIRED HOSPITALIZATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT AND DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG SENSOR TO ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATE AND DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF GREENWICH, 261 WEST PUTNAM AVE, GREENWICH, CT) WERE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
8/31/18 IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, THE CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE (FROM A FIRE BUT NO FLAME WAS SEEN) I HAD TO OPEN ALL WINDOWS TO BREATH AND SEE. MY HOME WAS WITHIN SIGHT SO I DROVE TO THE MIDDLE OF MY LAWN AWAY FROM ANY BUILDING, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN, THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT DOWN. I AS QUICKLY AS POSABLE DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TO SHUT DOWN.
Safety Rating for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ E320
- 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 19 complaints
- 1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 129 complaints
- 1996 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 62 complaints
- 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 80 complaints
- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 51 complaints
- 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (current)
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 81 complaints
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 54 complaints
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 27 complaints
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 281 complaints
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 243 complaints
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