Mercedes benz c320 2001 model. Power seat module shorts and drains battery. The constant draw off the system could at some point, cause a fire, while driving or over night in garage. 2 twice it was failed within a 1 yr time frame. Dealer charge $1000.00 to fix the problem only to have it happen again. Dealer would not supply old part for inspection.
2001 Mercedes Benz C320 seats complaints
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We own a 2001 mercedes c320 and have had several problems with the electrical systems all related to the power seat assemblies draining the battery over night. We have had them replaced by the dealer, first time was under warranty, and now- just about a year or so later, same problem. If we unplug the power seats, the batter does not drain. We know we are not the only ones with this problem, see www.benzworld.org/forums/mb-safety-testimonials/1279095-c320-battery-problem-plz-help.html . I agree that it is ridiculous to spend the type of money on this car and get ripped off by the dealers for "diagnostics" on a very well known problem and also getting shafted for replacement parts, only to have them fail the same exact way. This is a widespread problem for mercedes, and to not acknowledge it and just keep raping customers without fixing the original problem is wrong. I can only hope this complaint will keep just one person from purchasing a mercedes, of any type, in the future. Mercedes needs to step up and deal with this. Great for the image to see mb owners getting their overpriced cars jump started by hondas and volkswagens...
Have a 2001 mercedes c320, the battery keeps draining and the dealer said it is a seat module for $1100. I went on the mercedes benz blog and everyone with this year model has had the same problem, I think a recall should be done it is obviously a defective part by mercedes. I have already had to change the passenger side seat module.
The power seat control units drain the battery, as they turn on and off during extended periods of rest.
I have a 2001 mercedes c320 which I can't really drive anymore because the battery drains every day, the problem is the power seat controller, it drains the battery really quickly.
We have a 2001, mercedes c320 that we have to unplug the power seats on every time we get out of the car. The power seat module is faulty. Obviously we're not the only ones... Http://www.benzworld.org/forums/mb-safety-testimonials/1279095-c320-battery-problem-plz-help.html . It is ridiculous to pay the amount of money you pay for a mercedes and for them to have so many cars doing the same exact thing without having to fix the problem. This has been going on for over 2 years now.
If the front seats are plugged in the battery drains. Once I unplug no more problem, but as long as they are plugged in and I don't drive the car for 2 or 3 days, the battery is completely drained.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start. Upon inspection the dealership determined the power adjust on the seat controls failed to turn off, which caused the battery to completely discharge. The seat controls need to be replaced.
Head rest is not supporting neck properly. There is a 2 inch gap in between head rest and seat. Dealer was notified. *ak. Consumer stated the factory rep looked at the headrests and was suprised of their position, the brake disc are slightly grooved at 3300m, also the electronic mirrors do not work at times, the mirrors will change positions on their own.
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