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1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
56,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006220%
2004213%
200324%
200117%
200013%
199814%
199725%

Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class

Suspension
7 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology