2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350. That ranks 3rd out of 7 R350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (12 complaints, 34%), typically at around 90,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 12 | 34% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 29% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 14% | 107,988 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 68,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 17,533 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 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.
The brake fluid lines are corroding much faster than in other models, and without actual corrosion under the car. It happened to my car, and I have been reading forums of MB owners of this same R model, as well as C, E, GLK, and ML models all reporting the same issues. The lines corroding earlier…
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
Hi I received a letter from Mercedes for a stop drive recall (NHTSA #22V315, MBUSA ID: [redacted] & [redacted]), so I bought my Mercedes R350 to the shop for repair on July 15, 2022. Mercedes Benz of Pleasanton [redacted]) claimed that brake booster parts were not available at that time and I…
Every time I braked, car not stop until very close to the car in front of me. Couples time I hit the car in front of me. Sometime I have to slam the brakes very hard, but the car still move forward.
I drove to work with no problems. However; returning i started car and could hear a slight sound. I immediately noticed that the car rising sign was illuminated and i waited for car to rise. The car failed to rise and was sitting so low to tires that i could not drive and had to be towed home. At…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.