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2008 Mercedes-Benz R320Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-298 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 3%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

3%repaired · 2026 Q1

Power assist: vacuum

Do not drive

Recall 24V-298 · Apr 26, 2024 · 15,604 vehicles · 439 repaired

Risk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

43%repaired · 2025 Q4

Power assist: vacuum

Do not drive

Recall 22V-315 · May 9, 2022 · 350,294 vehicles · 149,456 repaired

Risk. Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other R320 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R320 median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What R320 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I THANKFULLY TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE REGULAR MAINTENANCE (SERVICE B) COMPLETED AND UNFORTUNATELY DURING THAT INSPECTION, THEY FOUND THAT THE RUBBER CYLINDER ON THE HARMONIC BALANCER WAS HANGING OUT. THEY AND I LOOKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL (SURLY, THIS WOULD WARRANT A RECALL). THE CAR IS WELL…
Complaint 10714698 · May 5, 2015 · 44,856 miles

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