How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 400 have?

The 1999 Mercedes-Benz 400 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Mercedes-Benz 400 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 400?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1999 Mercedes-Benz 400 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 400. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Since january 25,1999, my ml430 has been in the service dept. A total of 18 days. On two of those occasions, my vehicle's transmission would shift into neutral while driving at speeds of 35mph. After two attempts, dealer finally found defect and replaced parts of transmission. Now in february…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1999-03-19

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 400 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.