1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes-benz e320. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact felt a vibration coming from the vehicle and the driver and passenger side curtain air bags and front driver side door air bag erroneously deployed. The driver sustained a concussion and injuries to the…”
filed Feb 1, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes e320. The contact stated that while exiting a driveway, the front driveshaft fractured and all of the air bags inadvertently deployed. The contact did not crash into anything prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where they advised that they…”
filed Feb 21, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-071658 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 30, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI27.50-P-049281 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 22, 2020
Power Train problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 E320 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 E320 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 E320 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 E320 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 E320 | 6 | 16% |
| 2000 E320 | 7 | 16% |
| 1998 E320 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 E320 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 E320 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.