Air Bag Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz 320

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz 320. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mercedes Benz 320


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz 320

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving at 30 mph steering wheel locked up upon making a right hand turn. This resulted in loss of control of the vehicle, and it slammed into the wall. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy, and the windshield shattered in ward. Vehicle towed. No injuries sustained.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

We were on an extended trip when the "airbag off" light along with "srs" came on and stayed on. After we returned, the car was taken to the dealership for repair. They indicated that the "baby sensor" in the seat was defective and must be replaced.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

I am currently driving a loaner car, as my Mercedes Benz c320, 2001 is in the repair shop of the dealer, merc. Benz of laguna niguel (949-347-3700). It is in for the third repair of the srs airbay/safety system. The seatbelt had previously failed, to and had to be replace.   Read details...


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



320 Service Bulletins
320 Safety Recalls
320 Defect Investigations