Air Bag Problems of Mercedes Benz CLK320

Mercedes Benz CLK320 owners have reported 19 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Mercedes Benz CLK320

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Mvc with frontal impact first through an t intersection then a culvert and striking a tree at a speed >45 mph. Airbag did not deploy and seatbelt did not lock on drivers side while engaged. Driver incurred a 20% compression fracture on l1 vertabrae.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

The vehicle during a severe accident, in which the other drivers air bags were deployed, our vehicles airbags did not in fact deploy at any rate. Which put all passengers in severe danger causing injuries that could have been avoided if they worked properly.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Srs light appeared and we took vehicle into dealership and were told the passenger side airbag was defective and had to be replaced. We had the repair done on 10/03/14. We thought the manufacturer should be responsible for this safety issue since the vehicle is less than 10 years old.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

2003 mercedes (convertible) 350 clk traveling approx 35 mph on 2-lane road veered right and struck a parked car, causing approximately $20,000 damage to the right front of the mercedes (total loss). None of the airbags deployed, although the rear seat roll bars did deploy.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Passenger airbag will not disengage as described in owner's manual. Dealer says it is relative to a Mercedes Benz baby Smart compatible child seat. However, the manual says it should disengage even when the seat is empty. It does not ever disengage according to the light sensor.   Read details...




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