2008 Mercedes Benz R500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500. That ranks 3rd out of 3 R500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Mercedes Benz R500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500.
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.
Coolant tank and pump had to be replaced after learning that oil was leaking into the tank. Eurofix in nashville tn stated its going to always happen. I will have to have it flushed every 3,000 miles due to the leakage is non repairable. Steering pump had to be replaced just found out there was a…
Other Mercedes Benz R500 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, steering, suspension problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.