2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350, 3% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 miles. 8 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.
“I turned on the heated seats in my car and a strange burning smell filled the car. I immediately turned them off. When I got home and took my coat off there was a large burn whole on the back of my coat. I went and checked the seats and there was a large whole burned thru the seat in the same area as my coat was.I was in motion when this happened”
NHTSA complaint #10818884, filed 2016-01, 24,000 miles“Approximate 7 or 8 minutes after cutting on drivers seat heater. I smell something burning. Stopped vehicle when I notice smoke, cut the car off. The left side of seat back was smoldering. Hole burnt through size of dime. Also burned hole in my leather jacket I was wearing.”
NHTSA complaint #10649117, filed 2014-10, 71,000 miles“I have had multiple problems with my vehicle, mainly with suspension and with the fuel system. I had them replace the fuel system in 3/13 and once again I am having problems with leakage in the fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #10713553, filed 2015-04, 80,000 miles“I was using the warming seats and had pulled up to the post office to drop a letter in the box. The letter had fallen to the ground. I got out and placed the letter in the box. I got back in the car and pulled up to keep from holding up traffic while I had replaced my seat belt. A SUV had crossed my path when I smelled something burning. I assumed it was exhaust from the SUV. I was about to pull off the parking lot when I noticed thick white smoking coming from my seat. I immediately turned off the seat warmer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493515, filed 2013-01, 85,000 miles“Driving 25-30 MPH and smoke started poring out from under the drivers seat after turning on the seat heater and a small burn hole appeared on the left side of the upper seat back. Major safety issue since the cabin of the vehicle filled with smoke. Took the car to the dealer where they had to order a new seat back and would not cover the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10427601, filed 2011-09, 41,298 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032518Apr 25, 2026The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no…
- 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…
- 10166092Jul 12, 2014Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
- 10166103Jul 10, 2014The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.
- 10166090Jul 10, 2014Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head…
- 10166084Jul 9, 2014Rubbing noises at the point at which the covering rubs against the cover. Only occurs on vehicles with the sport package .
- 10166082Jul 9, 2014Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 9% |
| 2008 | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350
253 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350
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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