Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz 320.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems |
Seat does not return to the preset position with key activation.
Problems with vehicle's wiper blades, seat settings, steering pump. Dealer notified.
The passenger seat power adjustment module shorted, draining the battery and causing a no-start condition. While this did not occur while stuck in traffic, it easily could have, causing a serious hazard for myself, any passenger or another vehicle. The seat module had to be disconnected so there is no longer the ability to adjust the seat and obtain proper clearance from the airbag or to properly adjust the seat and allow a child seat to fit as designed in the rear seat.