2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 air bags problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact hit a pot hole which caused the passenger's side frontal air bag to deploy without warning. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact spoke with mercedes-benz of atlanta south…”
filed Jun 26, 2020
“Tl* the contact owned a 2004 mercedes-benz e320. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. The front end was severely damaged, but the air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained chest and torso injuries, which required medical attention. A police…”
filed Jan 9, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E320 | 6 | 15% |
| 2005 E320 | 22 | 10% |
| 2004 E320 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 E320 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 E320 | 7 | 18% |
| 2000 E320 | 12 | 27% |
| 1999 E320 | 17 | 20% |
| 1998 E320 | 3 | 8% |
| 1997 E320 | 7 | 11% |
| 1996 E320 | 5 | 11% |
| 1995 E320 | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.