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1998–2001 · 4 model years

Mercedes-Benz W163 recalls & problems by year

4 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20001 complaint
Most recalls20011 recall
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
001111998: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2000: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1998199920002001
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2001 W163——100000
2000 W163——110000
1999 W163——110000
1998 W163——100000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Fuel/propulsion system1
  • Electronic stability control (esc)1