10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 69,400 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz ML350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver's side heated seat overheated and smoke emitted inside of the vehicle. The massive heat penetrated a small hole within the driver's seat cushion. There was no personal injury. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,200.
- Blue Bell, PA, USA
As I was pulling out of my driveway, my seat heater burned a hole through my seat, my shirt, and my pants. I saw a small flame and felt a burning on my back and immediately turned off the seat heater.
- Port Clinton, OH, USA
- Savage, MN, USA