1999 Mercedes-Benz 300 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 300. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz 300. The contact stated that he attempted to start the vehicle but the engine would not start. The contact exited the vehicle and tried to lock the doors but noticed that the key was not working. The contact used the spare key and drove the vehicle to the…”
“On may 26, 2006, my mercedes benz 1999 300d lost all power during routine operation. The car stalled while in motion in regular traffic, and was required to be towed to a mercedes benz dealership. I was notified that the reason for the failure was a defective crankshaft position sensor. Part…”
“Engine fuel line leaking, causing fuel to fume into engine compartment which may result in a fire. Dealer cannot resolve the problem. *ak *ml”
“Consumer stated the transmission failed.*jb *ts”
“Without warning the rear brake lights failed to illuminate due to a faulty base circuit. *jb *ts”
“The air bag sensor light illuminated on the console, consumer contacted mercedes and they informed him that an air bag sensor was defective. Please describe details.*jb *ts”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.