1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 21%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300, 21% of the 19 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When starting the vehicle the passenger's airbag deployed unexpectedly without a frontal impact, causing injuries to the occupant. No prior problems with airbags.”
NHTSA complaint #823770, filed 1998-06“During a frontal impact accident at 35 MPH. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. Passenger's side shoulder belt did not retract, resulting in an injury.”
NHTSA complaint #804586, filed 1997-11Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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