2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350, 5% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 3 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.
“At low speed , coming out of a grocery store parking lot, car went into sudden unintended acceleration without any warning. Fully pressing on the brake failed to slow or stop the car. With the brake not working and the car accelerating very fast the car became out of control until it crashed with a large rock /boulder when it stopped. There was extensive damage the the whole front half of the car. The car had to be towed in. I sustained a significant bruises of my breast bone and adjoining ribs. I am still in pain. This same exact malfunction with this same car as noted above occurred in 2013. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331070, filed 2020-06, 30,000 miles“Informed by a mercedes benz dealer that my srs is not functioning correct. And that the air bags could deploy upon minor/light impact. Srs light is displayed!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11365498, filed 2020-10, 132,000 miles“The car accelerated on it's own in a parking lot leading to a crash. The car went inside a building. My foot was on the brakes all the time, but car did not stop. Air bags did not open.”
NHTSA complaint #10425106, filed 2011-09, 50,000 miles“I have an airbag code showing passenger side sensor or wiring harness failure. Vehicle is out of warranty, mercedes states repair cost is my problem. Checking mercedes forums reveals hundreds of complaints of similar and exact problems. Srs is a vital system, and cannot fail. Design and support from the manufacturer should reflect their commitment to safety, not just pass the buck. One or a dozen instances may be quality control issue, but hundreds or even thousands is a flaw that should be investigated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10884625, filed 2016-07“While driving a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 on 5/21/2025 around 1:50pm, the transmission suddenly failed while I was traveling at approximately 75 mph was on highway 76. As a result of the failure, the driver's side airbag deployed unexpectedly.”
NHTSA complaint #11662587, filed 2025-05Related service bulletins
- 10166083Jul 9, 2014Rubbing noises arise between the covering and cover of the sidebag
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 12% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 49 | 18% |
| 2013 | 47 | 29% |
| 2012 | 84 | 39% |
| 2011 | 108 | 48% |
| 2010 | 68 | 37% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
86 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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