1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 45 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.
“While driving on the express way at night at around 50 mph; there was a loud bang and a sound of metal being thrown around under the car. The sound came from the passenger side of the car. Then after a loud thump there was no longer any noise. The car didn't feel the same after that. After pulling…”
“This is a correction to the submission made earlier this morning. Just like the gm cars that are currently being recalled, my car turned itself off while I was traveling at 60 mph on a limited access road. Fortunately for myself and my passenger, traffic was light, I was in the right lane, and…”
“This incident occurred to my 1999 mercedes benz e320 sedan. The "incident" involves the failure of the right front spring perch failure. If it were not for an inspection related to routine maintenance, my mechanic was sure that a serious catastrophic failure would have occurred. From what I have…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the headlights intermittently illuminate. The contact inspected and determined this was due to the headlight switch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and no repairs were made. The headlights would go out with the…”
“Attempted to start the car. The battery exploded. There was an exyremely loud noise and the car was jarred. The battery is located under the rear seat. This is where the infant seats are located because this is where my grand children are required to ride. Fortunately, they were not in the car at…”
“While driving, the power steering fluid hose clamp opened without warning. As a result the power steering failed. The vehicle had to be towed to the nearest dealer. The cause has had not been determined. Please provide additional information. *jb”
“While driving 40 mph vehicle suddenly started smoking on the right side. Then two minutes later, vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled. *ak”
“The front crankshaft pulley flies off the front of the engine, causing the vehicle to lose power steering. I own a mercedes repair shop. There have probably thousands of failures and someone will die when they lose their steering.mercedes is not covering these failuresout of warranty. It affects…”
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 320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.