2008 Mercedes-Benz R500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R500, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2015. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Mercedes-Benz R500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other R500 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 R500 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What R500 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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