2005 Mercedes-Benz C320 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C320, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 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.
“While driving, my son was using the heated seat function and noticed a burning smell, the driver side seat was smoking, which burned a hole in the left hand side of the seat back and also burned a hole in the back of my sons sweatshirt.”
NHTSA complaint #11394282, filed 2021-02, 110,000 miles“My driver's seat warmer caught fire yesterday while in use. It started with smoke coming from the backrest portion of the seat after switching the heater on, and then began to flame. I turned off the warmer switch and put out the fire. I now have a hole in the backrest where the fire started.”
NHTSA complaint #10288850, filed 2009-10, 37,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz C320. The contact stated that while driving, there was an overpowering burning odor present in the vehicle from the drivers seat. The contact then noticed that there was a quarter size hole that had burned through the contact's left pant leg. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 75,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10481440, filed 2012-10, 75,500 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz C320
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C320
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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