Seats Problems of Mercedes Benz GL320

Mercedes Benz GL320 owners have reported 4 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Mercedes Benz GL320


Recently reported Seats problems of Mercedes Benz GL320

The Seats problem

The seat warmer was turned on and the seat caught fire. Smoke filled the cabin of the car. The result was a hole in the seat of the car.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

While driving turned on driver side seat heater. Less than 1 minute after I felt burning on my back. I pulled to the side and jumped out of vehicle. Smoke was filling car and jacket was on fire. Patted jacket out and found burn hole through jacket into sweater.   Read details...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

I was parked in a parking lot getting into the car and the passenger side adaptive head rest released. This is designed to prevent whiplash but depending on the force it released at (it's mechanical not an airbag) it could cause injury. The vehicle smelled as if an electrical component had melted.   Read details...




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