Seats Problems of Mercedes Benz C320

Mercedes Benz C320 owners have reported 45 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 (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat power adjust (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Mercedes Benz C320


Recently reported Seats problems of Mercedes Benz C320

The Seats problem

While driving, my son was using the heated seat function and noticed a burning smell, the driver side seat was smoking, which burned a hole in the left hand side of the seat back and also burned a hole in the back of my sons sweatshirt.   Read details...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz C320. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the power seat module was draining the battery and as a result, it needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz C320. The contact stated that while driving, there was an overpowering burning odor present in the vehicle from the drivers seat. The contact then noticed that there was a quarter size hole that had burned through the contact¿s left pant leg.   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Head rest is not supporting neck properly. There is a 2 inch gap in between head rest and seat. Dealer was notified. . Consumer stated the factory rep looked at the headrests and was suprised of their position, the brake disc are slightly grooved at 3300m, also the electronic mirrors do not work   Read details...




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