Total Complaints
4 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK · model year
1999 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999MERCEDES-BENZMERCEDES BENZ TRUCK carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK is fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump with 1 filings, followed by visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system (1) and engine and engine cooling (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040404ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
(1) PROBLEM WITH BOTH ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND DRIVE SHAFT. THE ALLEGATION IS THAT THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE CAUSES LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND ACCELERATION WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT(1 FAILURE). (2) REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN CONCERNING BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES(3-4 FAILURES). (3) CRACKED CATALYST CONVERTERS PROBLEM THAT IS PROBLEMATIC WITH ML AND REQUIRES A $3-4000 REPAIR(1 FAILURE). *NM
Mileage: 108,000
20040404SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
(1) PROBLEM WITH BOTH ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND DRIVE SHAFT. THE ALLEGATION IS THAT THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE CAUSES LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND ACCELERATION WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT(1 FAILURE). (2) REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKE PADS DUE TO PROBLEM IDENTIFIED BY SERVICE TECHNICIAN CONCERNING BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES(3-4 FAILURES). (3) CRACKED CATALYST CONVERTERS PROBLEM THAT IS PROBLEMATIC WITH ML AND REQUIRES A $3-4000 REPAIR(1 FAILURE). *NM
Mileage: 108,000
20020617FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE FUEL PUMP FAILED LAST YEAR, WHICH I UNDERSTAND IS COMMON IN THIS VEHICLE. THE TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS NOW ARE THAT THE CAR MAKES A LOUD "CLUNK" WHEN MAKING CONTINUOUS TURNS (E.G., RAMPS) EVEN AT LOW SPEED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS MAKING ODD SOUNDS. ALSO THE HEATER MAKES THE FRONT CONSOLE TOO HOT TO TOUCH ON THE RIGHT SIDE.*AK
20020617VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THE FUEL PUMP FAILED LAST YEAR, WHICH I UNDERSTAND IS COMMON IN THIS VEHICLE. THE TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS NOW ARE THAT THE CAR MAKES A LOUD "CLUNK" WHEN MAKING CONTINUOUS TURNS (E.G., RAMPS) EVEN AT LOW SPEED, AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS MAKING ODD SOUNDS. ALSO THE HEATER MAKES THE FRONT CONSOLE TOO HOT TO TOUCH ON THE RIGHT SIDE.*AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK have?▼
The 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Is the 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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