Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz 500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems |
The electrical seat controller located under the driver side seat, shorted out while the vehicle was parked and turned off. No fuse was blown. This was caused by corrosion due to the fact the unit was not sealed from moisture. Toxic fumes and smoke were instantaneous. When it shorted out, turning the key didn't stop electricity flow. The consumer had to disconnect the battery.