Mercedes-Benz R350

235 federal complaints across 7 model years (2006-2012) · 3 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mercedes-Benz R350, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 - 70 complaints in its first 8 years (99 to date)
  2. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (47 to date)
  3. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 - 18 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 - 36 complaints in its first 8 years (47 to date)
  2. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 - 70 complaints in its first 8 years (99 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Suspension
55
Engine & cooling
54
Air bags
40
Electrical system
27
Brakes
21
Seats
20

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2012 Mercedes-Benz R350873
2011 Mercedes-Benz R35018153
2010 Mercedes-Benz R3501383
2009 Mercedes-Benz R3501593
2008 Mercedes-Benz R35035182
2007 Mercedes-Benz R35047362
2006 Mercedes-Benz R35099702

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
24V298000DO NOT DRIVE2006-2012Service Brakes, HydraulicMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
22V315000DO NOT DRIVE2006-2012Service Brakes, HydraulicMercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.
16V0810002009-2012Air BagsMercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet,...