2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 27%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320, 27% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“My husband driving on 99 freeway going south bound at 11:20am side passager airbag deployed without any impact with any car I was in passager sit airbag injured me blowing up in my face my face is bruise, injured my head and right side of my bodu”
NHTSA complaint #11155822, filed 2018-12, 280,000 miles“While driving along fort dix road, in pemberton, nj, the driver side airbags deployed, with no explain sign. Upon the deployment of the airbags the vehicle lost power and was unable to accelerate to drive to side of road was able to roll. Upon the vehicle stopping, the airbags smacked me on my left side leaving me in total pain on my left side upper arm. Upon getting out of the vehicle, I noticed that the airbags had only deployed on the driver's side, both front and back doors airbags along with the airbag in drivers side upper area which covered the windows. …”
NHTSA complaint #10669960, filed 2015-01, 212,125 miles“While driving 55mph on a straight and level road, the passenger side curtain and right rear passenger door airbags deployed suddenly and without warning. The weather conditions were clear and dry. The road was asphalt and also dry. There were no other vehicles nearby and nothing in the road was run over. There was no contact with any objects whatsoever. There were no caution or warning lights prior to the event. The red srs light came on shortly after the air bags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10778568, filed 2015-09, 205,000 miles“- the contact stated that while driving his 2000 mercedes E320 (78000 failure mileage), he noticed a crack on the dashboard around the air bag, on the passenger seat. The vehicle was kept in a heated garage at about 60 degrees. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer this week for a prognosis.”
NHTSA complaint #10181864, filed 2007-02, 78,000 miles“1) no indication prior to event 2) all 3 passenger side airbags deployed simultaneously at 70 MPH with no provocation. No exterior damage to vehicle. No disruption in the road surface. No personal injuries resulted. Car has been unusable while waiting for response from manufacturer. 3) vehicle was towed to a dealer and inspected by: insurer, dealer, regional office of manufacturer. No cause has been determined. No action has occurred for repair or replacement. Manufacturer has been unforthcoming in disclosure of information on progress of customer assistance care (cac) file.”
NHTSA complaint #10207769, filed 2007-11, 101,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 15% |
| 2005 | 22 | 10% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 19 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 7 | 18% |
| 2000 | 12 | 27% |
| 1999 | 17 | 20% |
| 1998 | 3 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
| 1996 | 5 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320
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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