2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230, 4% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power seat modules continuously drain the battery causing dead battery within 24-48 hours. The seats must be unplugged to stop the problem. Mercedes dealership wants $100 to diagnose and $1,500 per seat module. There are hundreds of people online with the same problem making this a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10597448, filed 2014-06, 50,000 miles“I own a 2002 mercedes benz C230, which has now had 2 severe issues with it. The first issue is the electrical system - the seat control modules go faulty and start draining the battery even when the car is turned off. If you have a battery drain, this is the likely culprit. I have replaced the seat control modules a total of 3 times. This is a common problem according to internet boards. The 2nd problem is that oil started to leak all over the wires. Again another common problem according to the internet boards.”
NHTSA complaint #10230906, filed 2008-06Related service bulletins
- 10248162Dec 4, 2023Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ⢠Objects wedged…
- 10166095Jul 12, 2014Noise from the front seats during load change.
- 10166099Jul 10, 2014Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
- 10166085Jul 9, 2014Grunting noise or ripping noise at seat-back lining
- 10166082Jul 9, 2014Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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