2004 Mercedes-Benz C240 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C240, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 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.
“Passenger seat caught fire when using the seat heater. Fire protruded through the side seat panel and burned driver and clothing. The driver was operating the car for about 15 minutes on a city street and pulled off the road to extinguish the fire. Portions of the seat melted.”
NHTSA complaint #10926807, filed 2016-11, 68,000 miles“2004 mercedes C240 with sunroof and overhead control panel. Customer states that after the car was supposed to be repaired the vehicle acquired other problems along with a loose seat that moves while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204872, filed 2007-09Related 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz C240
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C240
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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