2007 Mercedes-Benz R350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-298 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 has problems

47 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
Suspension160
Seats106
Engine60
Power train50
Electrical system40
Engine and engine cooling40
Air bags31
Service brakes31
Visibility20
9 other systems122

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

2 recalls

2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 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

2007 vs. every other R350 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 R350 median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What R350 owners report

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

MERCEDES R350 4MATIC YEAR 2007, CURRENT 80000 MILES. 1/ FIRST ISSUE AROUND 20000 MILES, AC IS NOT WORKING WHEN USED FOR LONG HOURS OF DRIVING. NEED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TURN OFF ENG AND RESTART ENG THEN TURN AC BACK ON TO MAKE IT WORK AGAIN. HAPPEND TILL NOW 80000 MILES. NOISE COME FROM ALL 4…
Complaint 10735657 · Jul 22, 2015 · 20,000 miles
HISSING NOISE,LEANING TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE, POWER WINDOW BOTTONS ARE BREAK EASILY,EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE CAME OFF/BREAK EASILY, AND TRUNK STOPPED WORKING.IF THIS VEHICLE LEAN MORE LOW TO THE GROUND, THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILDREN IN…
Complaint 10716587 · May 14, 2015
REPLACE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, 3 SUSPENSIONS IS 3 YEARS-TWICE ON THE RIGHT SIDE MERCEDES AND INTERCAR CLAIMED THAT RIGHT REAR AIR SPRING HAD A LEAK LEFT REAR SHOCK LEAKING AND CLAIMED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AT 71725 MILES-SO WAS THE PAGES AND PAGES OF THE LINK BELOW AT 71000 MILES, POWER DOOR LOCKS…
Complaint 10713541 · Apr 29, 2015 · 18,013 miles

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