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2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350, most often about the suspension (34% of complaints, typically around 74,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about R350 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 problems
Suspension
16 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles.
After replacing the left side suspension airbag the day before, I noticed my car leaning to the right side as I got into it after using it once after being repaired. No warning indicator came on when I started the car. I was concerned making turns in this situation but managed to make it home. I brought the car in for…
The contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz R350. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, it was leaning to the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the strut and the air spring for the passenger side and suspension kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Seats
10 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
I noticed I was getting burned on my upper hip when the seat heater was on. Thought it was the metal trim on my jeans getting too hot but discovered the seat heater had burned a hole through the seat and smelled like a fire. I turned it off and now do not use the seat heaters. It got hot in a few minutes after…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the inside of the vehicle filled with smoke. The contact noticed that the driver's seat caught fire. The contact stated that the seat warmer was activated and, once the seat warmer was deactivated, the fire extinguished independently.…
Engine
10 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
My 2007 mercedes R350 has been diagnosed with engine balance shaft problem and the dealer has recommended to replace balance shaft (engine balance shaft). The mileage on my car is 54109 miles and is less than 5 yrs old. The dealer is quoting $5300 + taxes for this issue. After searching on the internet, came across…
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where the dealer stated that the engine was operating at half power and that the down shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages…
Brakes
6 complaints · 13%Car is a 2007 mercedes benz R350 - it uses a "touch shift" button instead of a more traditional 'console shift lever" to drive, park, etc.. Car is in park, with the emergency brakes on as well. Driver gets off car, passenger turns of the engine and the car starts rolling backwards...until it hits a curb and then…
The contact owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH and approaching traffic, another vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle. The contact slammed on the brakes but the brake pedal failed to respond, causing the front of the vehicle to crash into a second vehicle. The air bags…
Transmission
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I have a 2007 R350 81,000 AC blow motor went out. Had car serviced check engine light came on within 100 miles. Took car back to repair shop he said car reads it running too rich. Reset switch check engine light came back o within 10 miles again. Car seems to be pulling once I've slowed down as if it wants to go…
Replace engine, transmission, 3 suspensions is 3 years-twice on the right side mercedes and intercar claimed that right rear air spring had a leak left rear shock leaking and claimed normal wear and tear at 71725 miles-so was the pages and pages of the link below at 71000 miles, power door locks stopped working, power…
Electrical
4 complaints · 9%2007 mercedes benz R350 4 matic/while driving on the highway, vehicles jerks abruptly and hard. Esp warning light(sign) suddenly appears in dash as a malfunction (inoperable). As a result, all warning lights starts flashing, including brake light. Vehicle will not shift in any gear including park. Will only continue…
My wife was driving our mercedes R350 with two of our children and noticed a burning smell in the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, she soon realized that the heat warmer on the seat had burned a hole in the seat and singed her sweater leaving a black mark. She turned off the seat warmer to avoid any further…
Air bags
3 complaints · 6%I just bought this car in october, 2012. One morning I noticed that it was leaning on the right passenger side. I took it back to the dealership I bought it from. They stated that it was the air bags??/suspension? Their mechanic supposedly fixed it! On 1/4/2013, I noticed that it was leaning again on the right…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 recalls
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mmusa's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22v-315.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-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. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 30, 2022. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
Full defect summary
Mercedes-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. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (16 complaints, typically around 74,500 miles); seats (10 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 26, 2024 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Mercedes-Benz R350?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about R350 model year since 2000, with 47 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.