2008 Mercedes-Benz R550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R550 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R550 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2008 Mercedes-Benz R550 recalls (1)
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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.
Other Mercedes-Benz R550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R550?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R550?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R550 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.