Mercedes-Benz R350 Problems by Year
Mercedes-Benz R350 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R350 year: 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 R350: 99 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 R350: 47 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2008 R350: 35 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2012 R350: 8 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2010 R350: 13 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2009 R350: 15 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes-Benz R350 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 40 | 7 | 1 |
| Engine | 32 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 20 | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz R350 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 R350 | 8 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2011 R350 | 18 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 R350 | 13 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 R350 | 15 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 R350 | 35 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 R350 | 47 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 R350 | 99 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz R350 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (99), 2007 (47), 2008 (35) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical R350 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes-Benz R350?
Suspension, with 55 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz R350 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.