Seats Problems of Mercedes Benz E55

My vehicle is currently experiencing an srs warning light that the dealership, Mercedes Benz of south bay, diagnosed as being a passenger seat weight sensor failure. They advised that this is a common failure on these models, which upon searching the internet I believe is the case, and quoted me over $4,000 for the repair. This failure turns off the passenger airbag unless the repair is performed. My understanding, having previously working for another oem for 15 years, was that airbags and their associated parts should last the life of the vehicle. It appears that this failure is so common worldwide that aftermarket companies sell "emulator" kits that turn off the light and make the airbag functional for approximately $100. I believe this is a design failure of a crucial safety component and should replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to consumers.

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Front driver and passenger seats become loose over time and develop a clicking noise on every acceleration and braking. Many people are reporting this issue in car forums online and they have not been able to find a fix. Dealership experiences also did not investigate far enough for a fix. Mercedes released a supposed "fix" in the form of new bolts for the seats but these bolts are not the issue. It seems to be the plastic gears in the seat motors wearing down.

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2005 mercedes-benz e 55 amg customer states that he took the car in for service several times and was sent a recall #2005110001 after picking car up the next week same problems he was charged for service and wants to reimbursed* the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the vehicle never drove the same. The consumer started to experience other problems. The consumer stated that the braking was different and it required extra effort. While driving, the brake light fluid light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic where it was determined the sbs hydraulic unit was damaged and leaking, which was the same part that was replaced at the dealership under recall. The seat switch was replaced, the lower control arm bushings were worn. The air bag light would illuminated when there was no one sitting in the passenger seat.

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