Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mercedes Benz 320


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320

The Side/window Air Bag problem

When turning on the car, notice srs (seat belt restraint system) light on, upon moving forward in slow speed, a loud pop followed by the tightening of the seat beat and then burning smell of smoke filled the cabin.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Air bags did not deploy in a front end collision at 20 mph.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The contact owns a 1997 Mercedes Benz e320. The contact was driving 40 mph when the seat belt began to retract and lock accompanied by an abnormal noise. The air bag warning light also illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other Mercedes Benz 320 model year vehicles:



320 Service Bulletins
320 Safety Recalls
320 Defect Investigations