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1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 Air bags Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“Hi can you tell me what force and acceleration can make the airbag deploying on a S320? Now there is a s32o hit the barrier and fell in a ditch with head forward.the head(including bonnet) was damaged, but the vertical structure could not be found backward's out of shape .the belts are broken and the airbags can't deploy.the driver is dead.mb said the airbag system no problem.sorry the VIN and zip code and the dealer information are wrong.I need your help!!!!!”

NHTSA complaint #717329, filed 2000-01

“The srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10115891, filed 2005-03

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997233%

Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320

Seat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320

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