2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 air bags problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Nhtsa recall number: 16v081, 17v017, airbag warning light comes on, multiple request to correct open recall. Dealer states parts are not available”
filed Oct 10, 2018
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c350. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v081000 (air bags) and 16v363000 (air bags). Fletcher jones motorcars of fremont (located at 5760 cushing pkwy, fremont, ca 94538, (510) 623-1111) was contacted and…”
filed Sep 12, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air BagsCampaign 17V017000 · Jan 10, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 16V363000 · May 26, 2016
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V081000 · Feb 11, 2016
- Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control…Campaign 15V711000 · Oct 27, 2015
Air Bags problems in other C350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 C350 | 15 | 71% |
| 2012 C350 | 27 | 79% |
| 2011 C350 | 16 | 62% |
| 2009 C350 | 25 | 38% |
| 2006 C350 | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.