2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230, 1% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230. The contact stated that the passenger side seat warmer was progressively becoming hotter than expected. The last time the seat warmer was being used it burned a hole through the leather material on the seat and burned the passenger's, the contact's wife, leg. Medical attention was not needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10984484, filed 2017-05, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz C230. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the seat warmer was activated and there was smoke coming from the seat. The contact noticed that the seat had caught fire. The fire extinguished itself. The contact sustained right hip injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the heating element needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10693312, filed 2015-03, 95,000 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz C230
66 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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