2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,499miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class, 14% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,499 miles.
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.
“I cannot believe that there is not or will not be a recall on the suspension issue. I too had the fate of my car collapsing on my way home from work-which is 35 miles away-it happened. On the dash it stated in bid bold letters airmatic car too low . I pulled over and stepped out-my heart felt like it was going to come through my chest. Everyone in that situation understands just how I felt at that time. The front of the car was completely covering half of the front tires-if I turned the wheel it would have scraped the fenders. I left the car there overnite. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292477, filed 2009-11, 74,000 miles“The air bags are deploying. So far no injuries. The air bags have deployed on two service techs. And one tow truck driver. Deployment is do to a defect. The car is an slk 320.”
NHTSA complaint #10093017, filed 2004-09Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 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.
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