Mercedes Benz 500 owners have reported 1 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat power adjust (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| 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.