Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz E Class.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Side/window Air Bag problems |
Consumer stated that passenger side rear door was opened to let some people in vehicle. Air bag in the door prematurely deployed. He said this happened before passenger could stand from exiting the vehicle. Also, what frightened consumer was that it happened moments before consumer was on the highway traveling at about 70 mph.