Sorry to bring this up again, I have read through various threads, especially this one:

Do I need a new airbag?

And have not found the answer to my question. Obviously, the reliability issue on air bags over 15 yrs come up. And from what I have read is that they can fail or not inflate fast enough or properly. That is one thing but my question is:

After 15 yrs, can these bags just infalte all by themselves without warning or accident? In other words, can this bag open up when I am just driving down the street at 40mph ?

My car is an 1988 190e, 2.3L and it has only one airbag for the driver.

Thanks,

Iggy

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2006 - Suzuki Gran Vitara (2.0 L fully equipped) Like this car so far except for trying to put on the seatbelt.
1988 - 190e - 2.3L - 172K miles (It now belongs to the exwife)
1999 - Chevy Blazer LS Fully Equiped - killed it June 2006
2001 - Honda Civic EX - 68K miles (sold June 2004)
1963 - 220S - Dual Carb 6 cyl. (sold)
1994 - Yamaha WaveRaider (fun to ride)