1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 101,757 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The front right coil spring perch failed due to rust which caused the suspension to drop to the ground on that side. The coil spring fell out and rolled down the street. I had the car towed to a welde”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 15, 2016 · Suspension
“My front left control arm sheared off just after pulling off the highway. Luckily, i was parking the vehicle when it ripped off. I was travelling at 65 MPH minutes before complete failure. The steerin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 15, 2016 · Suspension
Compare Mercedes-Benz E300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz E300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 9 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 16 | 132 |
Checking a specific 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300
How do I know if my 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.