2007 Mercedes Benz R500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz R500. That ranks 2nd out of 3 R500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 36,979 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz R500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 36,979 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 153,525 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 153,525 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% | 153,525 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz R500 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.
My air shocks keep going out this seems to be a known issue with mercedes it happen while i was driving almost had an accident. My car is now park sitting sideways.
Mercedes r500 stalls without warning while driving on freeway. Each time causing a total shut down of the car. This has happened 4 times in the last 7 months we have had the car. Each time we are able to coast to the side of the freeway but is just luck that we have not been in a accident yet. Each…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz R500?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz R500?
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 R500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R500 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.