Mercedes-Benz / R350 / 2006
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 problems
Owners have filed 131 complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 19.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 13%.
Complaints131
Crashes2
Fires14
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 19.8% · 26
Engine 13.0% · 17
Engine and engine cooling 13.0% · 17
Electrical system 10.7% · 14
Power train 9.9% · 13
Seats 6.9% · 9
Exterior lighting 5.3% · 7
Steering 3.8% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 2 describe a crash, 14 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 14 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle leaned to the driver's side and caused the passenger side to become elevated. While making a left turn, the vehicle almost flipped over. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. Suspension · reported at 110,000 miles
While on a road trip I started getting the red light that asked me to stop car to low. I stopped and it pumped up again. Drove a couple of miles and it did same thing. Took to mb dealer they said it was the suspension and charged me around 1200.00. 2 Days later same problem it had not been fixed. I need to return and have them re-check. I heard negative feed back about this car from day 1. Suspension · reported at 84,000 miles
I have a 2006 mercedes benz and while driving on the interstate the warning light would come on telling me to stop and let the vehicle rise I pulled over for a while to let it rise drive on for miles the light comes on again with the same thing stop and let it rise. Also while the r 350 is parked at home the rear end will lower itself there is some flaws with the rear end of the 2006 r 350. Suspension · reported at 58,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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