1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving about 5-10 MPH the air bag on the driver's side deployed for no apparent reason. The dealer is aware of the situation. The air bag has not been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #825700, filed 1998-07Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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