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 dealer where they stated that the main key needed to be replaced. The key was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
The worst 1999 Mercedes Benz 300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Mercedes Benz 300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 number 003-153-74-28. The part was replaced. When the car was returned, it was driven no more than 12 miles when the exact same condition re-occurred while the car was in motion in traffic. The car was towed again and repaired on june 2, 2006 at a mercedes benz dealership, and this time the reason given for the failure was a broken pre-filter and main fuel filter. Parts number 601-092-01-05, 601-090-16-52, and 601 997-01-48. Please investigate this matter promptly, as there appears to be a condition which can cause the loss of all power while the car is in motion.
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
Without warning the rear brake lights failed to illuminate due to a faulty base circuit. *jb
Consumer stated the transmission failed.*jb
Engine fuel line leaking, causing fuel to fume into engine compartment which may result in a fire. Dealer cannot resolve the problem. *ak
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Questions about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300
Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300, 2.0 times a typical 300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300 have?
No recalls on record.
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