2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350, 5% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 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.
“2 years ago manager told me the wiring of the head lamps was melting but he can only replace the whole unit( both). I told him that a car with 30000 mils this should not be happening. Nothing he can do. The car has started to burn on the inside , smoke comes out of the engine. Car transports children. To and from school. Eery other onth lamps burn out, happening since the car was new. Finally went to shop again today and they put it on paper. Wire coating falling apart, causes burn out of lamps. This is a huge danger and should be recalled not paid by user. …”
NHTSA complaint #11016312, filed 2017-08, 30,000 miles“Second warning regarding the electrical wiring regarding the front head lamps. The wiring is burning up and it will cause a fire with deadly consequences. This car has had a recall before regarding the wiring of the back stop lights, if nothing is done there will be a fire. The seat (front) covering is peeling off, co. Says its normal. This is my 2nd report and the smoke is getting heavier all the time and it is affecting the computer of the car function. The vehicle is always picking up children with my wife. Very difficult to get photo, but is visible on both sides of the front head lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948957, filed 2017-02, 35,000 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…
- 10166093Jul 12, 2014Noises from flat spring core in backrest
- 10166080Jul 12, 2014The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
- 10166099Jul 10, 2014Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350
25 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350
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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