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1999 Mercedes Benz S Class problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical S Class model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
4
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
13-18mpg

The worst 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    3
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    3
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

1999 Mercedes Benz S Class fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.2L 6‑cylRWD152218
4.2L 8‑cylRWD142016
6.0L 12‑cylRWD111713

What 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 30, 2008 · Airbags, Suspension · 00

Mercedes s-class w220 airmatic problems,do something about it ! They are sucking uss outttttt!

Filed Dec 23, 2008 · Visibility · GA

Rear view mirror failure on 1999 mercedes benz s320. Mirror is an auto dim rear view mirror and view is obstructed because liquid crystal material is "leaking" out of mirror. This is a design and quality issue that would not occur with a standard rear view mirror. There is no manual failover on mirror so the vehicle can be driven safely in the event of a failure. Magna donnelly corporation willfully and knowingly produces a defective product sold to thousands of oems and now refuses to repair their defective products. Previously this company replaced the defective mirrors and now they refuse.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Tires · 124,027 miles · VA

I had 4 kumho solus kh16 tires installed on a 1999 mercedes s500 on 1/17/07. These tires have been driven approximately 15,000 miles. The tire on the right rear failed on feb. 10, 2008 and was sudden and unexpected. My wife had just stopped for a traffic light and was accelerating to the posted speed limit of 45 MPH. The car was traveling at approximately 35 MPH when the failure occurred. She immediately pulled on to the grass median when she heard "clunk, clunk" from the rear of the vehicle. I periodically check tire pressures on our cars and checked the tire pressures the previous day and all four tires had approximately 30 lbs. Of air pressure. The tires had been holding this pressure for several months. On the day of the failure the car was driven approximately 12 miles when the tire suddenly failed. I closely inspected this tire and there was no indication of puncture. However, I noticed that the sidewall of the tire had separated. The separation is so severe that the tire will not hold any air pressure. I am very concerned about this incident, since I still have three more of these tires on the vehicle and we frequently travel on interstate highways and toll roads at speeds of 65 to 70 MPH. A tire failure at this speed could be catastrophic.

Filed Nov 1, 2007 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · 00

Airmatic warning keep coming up, say the car is to low stop.

Filed May 24, 2007 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · KY

The SRS light on the dash indicates a potental air bag malfunction. The dealer confirms the SRS module has failed on my 1999 mercedes s320 making the air bags inoperable. Country of origin germany manufacturer mercedes-benz model s320w 4dr sedan 5 passenger the quoted cost for repair is $620.00 for the SRS module and a further $182.00 labor. The total repair cost of over $800 is exorbitant and preys on the public need for saftey. Has there been a the federal safety agency recall or a manufacturer technical service bulletin? Verbal oververtures to mb and the dealer have failed to find relief, and a letter to merecedes benz has gone unanswered. Updated ivoq. 02/05/10

Filed Apr 23, 2007 · Seat belts · 111,517 miles · VA

When I tried to fasten the driver's seat belt it wouldn't release. After two attempts to release the seat belt, it fully released without any tension on the seat belt. The driver's seat belt is completely useless as a restraining device since there is no tension.

Filed Sep 29, 2006 · Airbags · 81,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Airbags in 1999 s500 mercedes failed to deploy in frontal collision with a utility pole at speed estimated between 15-25 MPH. Driver was wearing his seat belt.

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Seat belts · 103,000 miles · NV

The front passenger side and driver side seat belts were not retracting. *ak *sc

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Transmission · CA

While vehicle was parked inside garage consumer's child bumped park pawl causing vehicle to roll backwards out of garge and down driveway. Consumer jumped head frist through window and depressed brake pedal by hand to stop vehicle. Please provide further information.

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Questions about the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class, fewer than a typical S Class model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class?

Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is seat belts (2).

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class get?

Official estimates for the 1999 Mercedes Benz S Class range from 13 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.2L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 22 highway.

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