Mercedes Benz ML500 owners have reported 14 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 (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (6 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 | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems |
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz Ml500. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving, the front and back seat warmers was operating and the driver noticed smoke. The contact mentioned there was an smoke odor and noticed the front driver seat caught on fire. Read details...
This event is a one time occurrence--thank goodness! while driving down a 4 lane residential thoroughfare, the interior filled with smoke, I began coughing & gasping for air and the seat back became very hot, all seemingly simultaneous. Read details...
I was driving on the highway and the heated seat was turned on the passenger side of my mercedes ml 500 with my 17 daughter sitting in the seat. The car started to smell and my daughters seat felt hot to her. She tried to move her self over and burnt the palm of her hand on the side of the seat. Read details...