Air Bag Related Problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (two 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 ML320


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

I put my seat belt (s/b) on and started the ignition. A loud bang, I was jerked back into my seat by the s/b and was trapped. White smoke escaped where the s/b comes out of the frame. The srs light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Front crash at 25 mph, passenger airbag did not deploy. Driver airbag opened, and driver suffered chemical burns to the face. $ 12000. 00 damage to vehicle.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Concerns regarding driver's air bag, consumer is 4'6" tall and 75 lbs, consumer is concerned about safety of short person and air bag; added on 09-07-1999.   Read details...


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