Mercedes Benz C230 owners have reported 10 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems |
Heated driver side seat burned through leather and scorched clothing. The vehicle was in motion on a highway. Smelled smoke, exited car and seat was smoking and sparking. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz C230. The contact stated that the passenger side seat warmer was progressively becoming hotter than expected. The last time the seat warmer was being used it burned a hole through the leather material on the seat and burned the passenger's, the contact's wife, Read details...
I was driving my car to work and the next thing you know it slowed down only going 40mph. Then the engine light came on and now it want go in reverse. The electrical has went out for moving the headrest up and down, moving the seat forward n backwards. Read details...
The power seat modules continuously drain the battery causing dead battery within 24-48 hours. The seats must be unplugged to stop the problem. Mercedes dealership wants $100 to diagnose and $1,500 per seat module. There are hundreds of people online with the same problem making this a defect. Read details...