1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls

Most common 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	6
Seat Belts	4
Power Train	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Electrical System	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Visibility	1
Equipment	1
Tires	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1

What owners report

2011-09-06, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
DRIVING ON TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE NEAR NYC AND SLOWED DOWN TO APPROX 15 MPH FOR TOLL BOOTH AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF THE TOLLS. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY LOUD AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT ALMOST SOUNDED LIKE I WAS DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS AND I ALMOST CRASHED TRYING TO PULL OVER AS THE EZ-PASS IS ALL THE WAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. AFTER I GOT OUT THE FRONT PASSENGER ROTOR/CALIPER WAS ALMOST GLOWING AND ERUPTING WITH SMOKE, THE 3 OTHER BRAKES LOOKED FINE. THE SMOKE DID NOT STOP FOR AT LEAST 10-15 MINUTES AND IT SMELLED ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE EVEN STANDING 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLAT-BEDDED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WHERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE,

2011-01-03, Seat Belts
NHTSA CAMPAIGN 99V328000. SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL. SEAT BELT BUCKLE EVEN AFTER THE RECALL INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT IS DEFECTIVE, THE CONNECTION IN BETWEEN METAL SPRING AND PLASTIC IS UNSAFE AND UNSAFE, IT IS MADE OUT OF CHEAP PLASTIC, EVENTUALLY PLASTIC WILL FAIL AND SEAT BELT WILL UNLATCH. IT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN A CRASH OR HARD STOP, MERCEDES IS NOT OFFERING ANY WARRANTY OR REPLACEMENT I WAS KICKED OUT OF THE DEALER WHEN I COMPLAINED, THEY SAID THEY WILL CALL THE POLICE ON ME. *TR

2010-10-12, Electrical System
MY 1999 MERCEDES ML320 STALLED IN TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WHICH SHOWED A MARGINAL PROBLEM. WE PICKED UP THE CAR AND BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE MANAGER THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" WAS ILLUMINATED. HE SAID THAT WAS BECAUSE THERE WERE SOME PLUGS MISFIRING, BUT THAT WOULD HAVE NO BEARING ON THE CAR STALLING. THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND WAS AGAIN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND SAY IT RUNS LIKE A TOP. WE REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR UNTIL THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED SO IT WAS DECIDED THAT A TECHNICIAN WOULD DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL IT STALLED AGAIN. THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ONE WEE

2010-02-13, Tires
TIRE ALMOST NO TREAD AFTER 31,000 MILES WARRANTY FOR 65,000 MILES. *TR

2009-11-17, Steering
WHEN TRYING TO TURN MY VEHICLE FROM A PARKING LOT, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME SO HARD TO TURN. THE CAR WAS NOT IN DRIVABLE CONDITION AND I TOWED IT TO MY NEAREST SERVICE STATION. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP WERE REPLACED AND THE CAR IS RUNNING GOOD NOW. LATER I FOUND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE IN 1999 MERCEDES ML 320 AND FOUND RECALL CAMPAIGN DETAILS OF THIS ISSUE IN NHTSA WEBSITE. BUT WHEN I CALLED MERCEDES USA TO GET A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR COST, THEY ARE REFUSING TO GIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR A STRANGE REASON. I AM STILL FOLLOWING THIS ISSUE WITH THEM. *TR

1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class questions

Does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (6), Seat Belts (4), Power Train (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.