2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350. That ranks 2nd out of 7 R350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (16 complaints, 34%), typically at around 74,610 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 47owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16 | 34% | 74,610 | — | — |
| Seats | 10 | 21% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 13% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 11% | 90,650 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 9% | 51,065 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% | 84,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 4% | 30,499 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 49,150 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 300 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 83,100 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: 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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumDo not drive
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Error codes P0016 and P0017 camshaft out of alignment and vehicle will not pass smog test, also loss of power of the engine.
Pressed down on braked and nothing happened. Pressed down on emergency break to aid in stopping. No warning lights or sounds
Unknown
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…
Check engine light came up. Car cannot accelerate beyond ~30 mph even with high rev.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350?
Owners most often report suspension, seats, engine problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R350 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.