Mercedes Benz GL owners have reported 2 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems | |
| Seats problems |
I was driving for less than 5 minutes with seat heater on when I felt burning on left side of my lower back. I felt the seat and it was very hot and melting. I immediately turned seat heater off, but I was in traffic and could not stop. The seat began to cool, but I smelled a strong burning odor. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz Gl450. The contact started the ignition and the front driver's side heated seat mechanism was activated. Suddenly there was a burning odor with smoke emitting from the front driver's seat. A small flame was visible. The contact extinguished the fire herself. Read details...