1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 19 complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Consumer 1999 e320 had transmission problems and caught on fire with 110,000 miles on it. The consumer stated the transmission problems started when the vehicle only had 55,000 miles. Before the fire, the vehicle had a tire leak and a defective lamp assembly.
Engine just stops running/stalling after from 15 - 30 minutes of driving. Has happened twice midway through left turns. (scary!) can happen anytime and any speed.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320
- Air bags 17 complaints
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