2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230, 2% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“Excessive loud squeaking coming from front driver and passenger seat area. Problem has been addressed once with dealership and has was not corrected. Taking vehicle back in for second attempt.”
NHTSA complaint #10080675, filed 2004-07, 20,000 milesRelated 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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