1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 1999 Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz Truck owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Engine (1), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
04/04/2004 · Brakes
(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 H…
06/12/2002 · Fuel 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