Consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision while driving 20 MPH. Upon impact, side air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1999 Mercedes Benz E320: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 83 complaints about the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
- 20061
- 20053
- 20041
- 20034
- 20013
- 20002
- 19995
- 19971
- 19961
What owners say
The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the driver's side air bag failed to deploy.
The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the driver's side air bag failed to deploy.
Driver involved in rear end collision at low speed. Airbags did not deploy. Device known as "etr" activated on left front and rear restaint and on right rear restraint. No passengers in these seats. Fire occurred in "c" post on left side. Origin in area of "etr" unit. Fire cause not verified. I am fire investigator not owner of vehicle. Owner is judith roberts #19 jay street new york, ny 10013 (212) 941-4646.
Vehicle was involved in a crash going 35mph. Vehicle was hit on driver's side, and was pushed into a telephone pole. Driver's and passenger's air bags didn't deploy. Manufacturer was notified. Please provide information.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320?
5 of 83 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 (6%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Mercedes Benz E320?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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