1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1) · Seat Belts:front:retractor (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:manual Transmission 2001-04-24 · 38012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on removing / replacing 722.6 transmission and / or parking interlock cable on models up to and including model year 1999. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-02-01 · SSI004071 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that effective immediately, mercedes-benz only recommends the use of mb approved synthetic motor oil for all vehicles equipped with the flexible service system as of model year 1998. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 1999-12-01 · PSI431001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject on brake pedal being hard to apply., models 170.447 (my 1999-2000), 202.024. *mjs
Unknown Or Other 1999-11-18 · 50992 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brief information on the release of special tools to each mbusa retailer. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1999-08-16 · 23/99/2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer may complain of engine not starting. *tt
Equipment:electrical 1999-02-09 · 07992 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information update regarding motorola telephone. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.