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2008 Mercedes-Benz R350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2008 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.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year48% below the R350 median · #3 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 3%Owner complaints350 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 has problems

35 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
Suspension120
Steering100
Service brakes50
Electrical system50
Engine50
Air bags20
Power train10
Seat belts10
Fuel/propulsion system10
4 other systems40

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

2 recalls

2008 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

2008 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

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In owners' words

What R350 owners report

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

I DROVE TO WORK WITH NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER; RETURNING I STARTED CAR AND COULD HEAR A SLIGHT SOUND. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THE CAR RISING SIGN WAS ILLUMINATED AND I WAITED FOR CAR TO RISE. THE CAR FAILED TO RISE AND WAS SITTING SO LOW TO TIRES THAT I COULD NOT DRIVE AND HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. AT…
Complaint 11465851 · May 23, 2022
I SEE I HAVE RECALLS FOR THE BACK HATCH DOOR AND SOME SUSPENSION RECALLS ELECTRICAL ALSO AIR RISING SYSTEM FOR A 2008 ARE 350 MERCEDES I CALL THE SYRACUSE NEW YORK DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS NOT UP FOR RECALLS BUT THIS IS HOW I FOUND OUT IT WAS UP FOR RECALLS. *TR
Complaint 11328883 · Jun 15, 2020
THE RIGHT AIR BAG SUSPENSION WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CAR TO BECOME UNDRIVEABLE BECAUSE IT SAT ON THE BACK RIGHT WHEEL.
Complaint 10779358 · Oct 2, 2015 · 90,000 miles

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