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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 16 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Electrical
60
Engine
21
Seats
16
Other
14
Suspension
11
Visibility
9
Structure
7
Steering
7
Powertrain
7
Lights
7
Fuel System
7
Airbags
6
Brakes
5
Tires
5
Latches & Locks
4

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 27, 2016SEATSSEATS CONTROL MODULE
Sep 3, 2014SEATSTHE SEAT CONTROL UNITS DO NOT SHUT OFF AND CONTINUALLY DRAIN THE BATTERY. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBL...
Jan 9, 2014SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START....
Oct 1, 2012SEATSI AM CORROBORATING WHAT WAS SUBMITTED ON CLAIM 10632020. THE FRONT POWER SEATS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY ...
Mar 21, 2012SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENG...
Mar 15, 2011SEATSMERCEDES 2002 C320. POWER SEAT CONTROL MODULE FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER DRAIN THE BATTERY TO A E...
Feb 25, 2011SEATSBATTERY DIES. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC, FOUND THAT DRIVER SEAT CONTROL UNIT DRAINED BATTERY. REPLACED BATTE...
Jan 25, 2010SEATSWE HAVE A 2002 MERCEDES C320 WAGON. THE AUTOMATIC DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS DRAINED THE BATTERY CO...
Feb 18, 2009SEATSDEFECTIVE SEAT CONTROLLER MODULES ( DRIVER AND PASSENGER ) CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DRAIN COMPLETELY WIT...
Jan 1, 2009SEATSPOWER SEAT CONTROLLER BECOMES DEFECTIVE AND FAILS TO SHUT DOWN WHEN CAR IS OFF AND LOCKED, AND THUS ...
Nov 6, 2008SEATSSEAT CONTROL MODULE ON PASSENGER SIDE DRAINS THE BATTERY. *TR
Oct 10, 2008SEATSFAULTY SEAT CONTROLLER OF A MERCEDES C32 AMG, DRAINS CAR BATTERY OVERNIGHT, CAUSES NEW BATTERY REPLA...
Jun 15, 2008SEATSCAR BATTERY DRAINS DUE TO A SHORT IN THE POWER SEAT CONTROL UNITS IN MY 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C320. RE...
Nov 10, 2007SEATSTHE CAR PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT AND THE MORNING I HAD AN EMERGENCY AT THE BUSINESS AND COULD ...
Jul 8, 2007SEATSMY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, SO I RECEIVED A JUMP, TWO DAYS LATER WHEN I DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR IT WOU...
Jan 1, 1970SEATSTHE DRIVERS SEAT FAILS TO RETURN TO THE PRESET MEMORY POSITION. WHEN INSERTING THE KEY INTO THE IGN...

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