2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 108 complaints for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 108 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was driving home from work at approximately 1:30 pm on a clear, sunny day, about a minute away from my home. The road conditions were good, and there was no traffic. I stopped at the corner to make a left turn. As I proceeded to turn, the car suddenly accelerated. I immediately applied the brakes, but they did not engage. I had no control of the car.
Takata recall, I have a 2011 mb that I have received a recall on for replacement. This was received in february 2019, and here it is sept 19 and nothing has been done. I depend on this car daily for business and driving usage, but recently read where a person was hurt from this issue. I have clients, family, and friends who ride in this vehicle. I have no replacement nor time frame of repair. My complaint is that my vehicle has been sidelined for repair and it should be replaced by mb or takata.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints