1999 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Truck Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Truck. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“(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…”
“(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…”
“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…”
“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…”
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 Mercedes Benz Truck as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.