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Mercedes Benz R350 2006 Safety Reports and Reviews



Mercedes Benz R350 Reports


The following Mercedes Benz R350 safety reports were submitted by consumers.

This information can help keep you and your loved ones safe by understanding what problems can occur and what you can do about them.

If a safety-related defect exists in a motor vehicle, the manufacture must provide a remedy at no cost to the owner.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10155614

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THERE WAS A TAPPING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND THIS WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, BUT WAS NOT PLACED IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE NORMAL. .Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E96A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ALBANY, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 30, 2006. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: KELLER MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-800-474-4197 . DEALER'S CITY: LATHAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 12110 .

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Report #10155614

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THERE WAS A TAPPING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND THIS WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, BUT WAS NOT PLACED IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE NORMAL. .Mileage was 1200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E96A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ALBANY, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 30, 2006. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: KELLER MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-800-474-4197 . DEALER'S CITY: LATHAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 12110 .

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train Automatic Transmission

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10157229

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MY WIFE DROVE OUR MERCEDES BENZ R350 TO A FRIENDS HOUSE TO DROP OFF THE KIDS. UPON STOPPING ON THE DRIVEWAY MY WIFE SHUT THE CAR OFF (KEY IN OFF POSITION) GOT OUT AND WENT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO HELP MY DAUGHTER OUT OF THE THIRD ROW. AT THAT SAME TIME MY SON EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE CAR. AS MY WIFE BEGAN TO MOVE THE SEAT FOR MY DAUGHTER THE CAR ROLLED DUE TO NOT BEING IN PARK, ROLLED PAST MY SON AND WENT THROUGH THE FRIENDS GARAGE DOOR. ALL CARS I KNOW OF THAT ARE AUTOMATICS REQUIRE THE VEHICLE BE IN PARK PRIOR TO THE KEY GOING TO THE OFF POSITION. MERCEDES BENZ HAS THE CAR PROGRAMMED SO THAT IF THE USER FORGETS TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, PARK WILL BE ENGAGED ONCE THE KEY IS REMOVED (A HAPTIC ADMISSION OF GUILT). FOR SAFETY REASONS THE LOGIC SHOULD BE MODIFIED SLIGHTLY TO: ZEROSPD+(DOOROPEN*KEYOFF)=PARK I CALLED MERCEDES BENZ AND THEY SEE THIS AS MY WIFE'S FAULT. IT IS SIMPLE TO THEM, PEOPLE DON'T LEAVE THEIR KEYS IN THEIR CARS SO GOING INTO PARK ONCE THE KEY IS REMOVED IS FINE. THE SHIFTER THIS CAR HAS IS HIDDEN BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL AND WILL TAKE A LOT OF GETTING USED TO IN ORDER TO REMEMBER TO PUT IT IN PARK. ON THE SECOND DAY WE HAD THE CAR HOME I ALMOST GOT OUT WITHOUT BEING IN PARK. IT WILL COST $1100 FOR A NEW GARAGE DOOR AND THE R350 HAS SOME MINOR SCRATCHES ON THE FACIA. TO ME THIS IS SIMPLE, MERCEDES BENZ PUTS THE CAR IN PARK (FOR THOSE THAT FORGET) ONE STEP TOO LATE OVERLOOKING CONDITIONS THAT COULD LEAD TO SAFER LOGIC. MY SON COULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED BY THE CAR, HE ONLY MADE IT AS FAR AS THE FRONT FENDER AND WAS ABOUT TO WALK IN FRONT OF THE CAR. I AM STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM BERNARD, THE CHIEF TECHNICIAN THAT I LEFT A VM WITH ON THE 800-FOR-MERC LINE. *NM .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 1900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E56A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ZANESFIELD, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 15, 2006. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GERMAIN MB OF COLUMBUS . DEALER'S CITY: COLUMBUS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Steering

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Steering Report #10160841

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . MERCEDES R CLASS SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING HAS LITTLE PLAY AND ITS MEASUREMENT OF HARDENING AND SOFTENING THE STEERING IS UNPREDICTABLE. SOMETIME STEERING ITSELF BECOME VERY SOFT THAT VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL AND SOMETIME IT BECOMES VERY HARD. TOTAL RANDOM BEHAVIOR, EFFECT DRIVING AND SAFETY. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MEDFORD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: FLAGSHIP MOTORCARS .

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Other

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Other Report #10181604

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with OTHER . 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350 PROBLEM WITH FAULTY TRANSMISSION **CC THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND STRUCK A PARKED CAR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER, THE REASON WHY THE VEHICLE ROLLED, WAS BECAUSE HE LEFT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THE CONSUMER STATED A BUTTON MUST BE PUSHED TO PLACE IN TO PARK. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CONSUMER DIDN'T PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. IT WAS STATED THAT IF THE KEY IS LEFT IN THE IGNITION, AND NOT PLACED INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO PARK BY ITSELF. THE CONCLUSION WAS USER ERROR. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE A POLICE REPORT. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E76A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LINDEN, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: RAY CATENA MOTOR CORP .

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electrical System Report #10191576

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLER PULLEY, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE. THE RUN FLAT INDICATOR LIGHT AND THE ELECTRICAL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ELECTRICAL PANEL WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO HAVE ELECTRICAL FAILURES AND THE POWER SUNROOF LID WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE DEALER ORDERED AN UNDISCLOSED PART FROM GERMANY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E66A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in RESTON, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 25, 2006. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: HBL MERCEDES BENZ . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703-442-8200 . DEALER'S CITY: TYSONS CORNER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Vehicle Speed Control

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10286609

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE HESITATED THEN ACCELERATED UP TO 20000 RPMS (TACHOMETER RED LINE). HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE RESURFACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AGAIN TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE TRANSMISSION'S ELECTRONIC DEVICE FAILED. HOWEVER HE SPECULATES THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000. .Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train Automatic Transmission

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10286609

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE HESITATED THEN ACCELERATED UP TO 20000 RPMS (TACHOMETER RED LINE). HE WAS ABLE TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE RESURFACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AGAIN TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE TRANSMISSION'S ELECTRONIC DEVICE FAILED. HOWEVER HE SPECULATES THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000. .Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Exterior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10292127

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . HEADLAMPS SHINE TOO CLOSE TO CAR. ONLY SHINE 40-50 FEET OUT TO THE FRONT AND AT NIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN RAIN, YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT SEE THE ROAD OR HAZARDS IN IT, SUCH AS DEER. *TR.Mileage was 36900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E66A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in OMAHA, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10327962

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 27, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES R350. WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE HEATED SEATS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL AND SEE SMOKE AS THE SEAT BEGAN TO BURN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 49,000. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 49000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E26A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Report #10334087

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 31, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . FRONT DIFFERENTIAL NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT ONLY 55,600 MILES. COST IS $3,000 DOLLARS AND VEHICLE IS ONLY 5,000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. THERE ARE MANY OTHER MERCEDES 4MATIC WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM, THIS IS AN MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT MERCEDES IS NOT CORRECTING. DO NOT BUY A MERCEDES. *TR.Mileage was 55600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E36A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ATHENS, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10362659

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 I STARTED UP MY VEHICLE AND NOTICE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS ON MY DASHBOARD. I DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MORE DAYS AND THE LIGHT DISAPPEARED. AND THEN ON THE FOURTH DAY THE LIGHT APPEAR AGAIN. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE AND ASKED THE ABOUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I WAS INFORMED NOT TO PANIC IT'S PROBABLY THE GAS CAP NOT PROPERLY ON OR SINCE I WAS AWAY FOR ONE WEEK AND MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE MAYBE THAT IS WHY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I THEN DECIDE TO TAKE MY VEHICLE RIGHT TO MERCEDES BENZ BECAUSE I DID NOT WANT TO TAKE ANY CHANCES WITH THIS MESSAGE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND INFORMED THE SERVICE ADVISOR ABOUT THE LIGHT. LATER ON THAT DAY I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL INFORMING ME THE VEHICLE NEEDS A COUNTER BALANCER? I ASKED HIM HOW DOES HE KNOW AND HE REPLIED THAT THE TECHNICIAN SAW SMALL METAL PARTICLES IN MY OIL PAN. MY VEHICLE WAS FULLY SERVICED IN MARCH, 2010 THE REPAIR HE TOLD ME WILL BE VERY COSTLY BETWEEN $4000-$6000 FOR A COUNTER BALANCER ! I LEFT THE VEHICLE AND CALLED MERCEDES BENZ CUSTOMER CARE TO ASK THEM ABOUT THIS PART. THE CUSTOMER CARE REP INFORMED ME THAT THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND TO GO GET MY VEHICLE BEFORE THEY START THE REPAIR. I WENT BACK TO GET MY VEHICLE AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND MAY STOP ON ME WHILE IN DRIVE. I HAD NO OTHER RECOURSE BUT TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIR. WHEN I PICK UP MY VEHICLE SEVERAL DAYS LATER I ASKED AGAIN ABOUT THE REPAIRS AND WAS GIVEN A LENGTHY REPAIR BILL WITH ALOT MORE ITEMS THEN WHAT THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID NEEDED TO BE DONE TO MY VEHICLE. I CALLED ANOTHER TECHNICIAN WHO IS ALSO EMPLOYED WITH MERCEDES BENZ AND ASK ABOUT THIS PART, AND HE TOLD ME MERCEDES BENZ KNOWS ABOUT THE COUNTER BALANCER IN SOME OF THE 350 ENGINE BUT WILL NOT RECALL THEM. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY MERCEDES BENZ IS NOT RECALLING THIS EXPENSIVE PART ! *TR.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E66A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MOORE, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Exterior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10366845

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . OUR 2006 R350 HAD ALL THE TAIL LIGHTS BURN OUT AT THE SAME TIME RESULTING IN A SAFETY ISSUE. THERE APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR WITH A WIRE HARNESS THAT CONTROLS THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS. WHEN THIS HARNESS FAILS THE TAIL LIGHTS STOP WORKING. MERCEDES KNOWS ABOUT THE ISSUE AND HAS A TSB ON IT, BUT WILL NOT COVER REPAIRS IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON ONLINE MERCEDES FORUMS REGARDING THIS DEFECT. *TR.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E36A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10367058

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN ON. THERE WAS A WARNING LIGHT THAT INDICATED THAT THEY DID NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS ASSOCIATED WITH A WIRING PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. .Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E26A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in SAND SPRINGS, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10370541

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE TAILLIGHTS FAILED. THE EXTERIOR LIGHT WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NONFUNCTIONAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,106. UPDATED 02/10/11 *BF UPDATED 02/22/11.Mileage was 33106 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E46A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 31, 2006. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MB OF KANSA CITY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 816-942-7000 . DEALER'S CITY: KANSAS CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 64145 .

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electrical System Wiring

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electrical System Wiring Report #10370541

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE TAILLIGHTS FAILED. THE EXTERIOR LIGHT WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NONFUNCTIONAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,106. UPDATED 02/10/11 *BF UPDATED 02/22/11.Mileage was 33106 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E46A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 31, 2006. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MB OF KANSA CITY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 816-942-7000 . DEALER'S CITY: KANSAS CITY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 64145 .

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Structure

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Structure Report #10372335

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . ON MY 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350, THE REAR BRAKELIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS REGULARLY FAIL TO ELIMINATE. THE LIGHTS ARE VERY INCONSISTENT AND WHEN THEY FAIL A BACK-UP SUBSTITUTE LIGHT COMES ON. A MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DASH INDICATING THAT THE SUBSTITUTE LIGHTS ARE ON. AFTER CHANGING THE BULBS NUMEROUS TIMES, I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC AT MERCEDES THAT THE CONTACT MAY BE WORN OUT. *TR.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electrical System Report #10372335

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ON MY 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350, THE REAR BRAKELIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS REGULARLY FAIL TO ELIMINATE. THE LIGHTS ARE VERY INCONSISTENT AND WHEN THEY FAIL A BACK-UP SUBSTITUTE LIGHT COMES ON. A MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DASH INDICATING THAT THE SUBSTITUTE LIGHTS ARE ON. AFTER CHANGING THE BULBS NUMEROUS TIMES, I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC AT MERCEDES THAT THE CONTACT MAY BE WORN OUT. *TR.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Exterior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10372335

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . ON MY 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350, THE REAR BRAKELIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS REGULARLY FAIL TO ELIMINATE. THE LIGHTS ARE VERY INCONSISTENT AND WHEN THEY FAIL A BACK-UP SUBSTITUTE LIGHT COMES ON. A MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DASH INDICATING THAT THE SUBSTITUTE LIGHTS ARE ON. AFTER CHANGING THE BULBS NUMEROUS TIMES, I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC AT MERCEDES THAT THE CONTACT MAY BE WORN OUT. *TR.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Fuel System, Other

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Fuel System, Other Report #10375206

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . AFTER A NORMAL DAY OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I STOPPED FOR A SMALL AMOUT OF TIME SWITCHED THE CAR OFF. WHEN I RETURNED THE CAR WOULD NOT START, AFTER 30 MINUTES OF THIS I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALER. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS HE INFORMED ME THAT HE CHECKED THE FUEL PUMP AND IGNITION SYSTEM. EVERYTHING CHECKED OK. HE REINSTALLED THE PARTS AND THE CAR STARTED FINE FOR THREE DAYS. I PICKED UP THE CAR ONLY TO HAVE IT STALL AGAIN IN A MATTER OF HOURS, WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. *LN.Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MAXTON, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10376334

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . MERCEDES-BENZ BALANCE SHAFT ISSUES THAT EFFECT 2006 PLUS YEARS, R350 AND OTHER MODELS THAT HAVE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, GIVING A FAULT CODE, BALANCE SHAFT ISSUE. THE FIX IS VERY EXPENSIVE, RANGING FROM $4,000 TO $7,500. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS KNOWN ABOUT THE PROBLEM SINCE THEY ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IN 2007. HOWEVER, CURRENTLY MB IS NOT NOTIFYING CONSUMERS OR PAYING FOR THE TOTAL REPAIR OF THE BALANCE SHAFT. *TR.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E76A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in WATERLOO, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10376792

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . MERCEDES BENZ R 350, EARLY WEAR ON BALANCED GEAR AND TIMING CHAIN,LESS THAT 40,000 MILES,CODE1200 AND 1208,MERCEDES BENZ COMPANY KNOW THAT THE MATERIALS USED ON THAT PARTS AREN'T STRONG ENOUGH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GO ON AND FUEL ECONOMY IS VERY LOW,THE COMPANY KNOW THE CAUSE AND MAKE CHANGE ON NEW PARTS MATERIALS,BUT NO SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN POSTED TO CUSTOMERS WITH THAT PROBLEMS. *TR.Mileage was 42500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E06A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10380855

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 26, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 2006 MERCEDES R350, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REPLACED MAGNETS AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RETURNED. DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE BALANCE SHAFT & GEAR. MERCEDES SAYS MOTOR HAS TO BE REMOVED TO REPLACE BALANCE SHAFT, GEAR, TIMING CHAIN, OIL PUMP AND RELATED TENSIONERS AND GUIDES. THIS IS A DEFECT THAT MB HAS BEEN AWARE OF SINCE 2007. CAR IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY BECAUSE DRIVING IT RISKS SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO POSSIBLY JUMPING TIME. *TR.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E66A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in RANDLEMAN, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Unknown Or Other

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Unknown Or Other Report #10382027

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R 350, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT APPROX 66,000 MILES; POSSIBLE BALANCE SHAFT WEAR INDICATIONS; MB DEALER CLEARED CEL AND PERFORMED TEST DRIVE WITHOUT IT REAPPEARING; CEL ILLUMINATED AGAIN WITHIN 50 MILES; SUBSEQUENT VISIT TO MB DEALER CONFIRMED EARLY WEAR ON BALANCE SHAFT GEAR AND TIMING CHAIN; MERCEDES BENZ KNOWS THAT THE MATERIALS USED WERE INSUFFICIENTLY HARDENED, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND POSSIBLE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING , THEREBY PRESENTING A DANGER TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS; SAFETY RECALL IS IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE OWNERS WITH SIMILAR ENGINE TYPES.Mileage was 66400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E56A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LA PLATA, MD. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10382027

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R 350, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT APPROX 66,000 MILES; POSSIBLE BALANCE SHAFT WEAR INDICATIONS; MB DEALER CLEARED CEL AND PERFORMED TEST DRIVE WITHOUT IT REAPPEARING; CEL ILLUMINATED AGAIN WITHIN 50 MILES; SUBSEQUENT VISIT TO MB DEALER CONFIRMED EARLY WEAR ON BALANCE SHAFT GEAR AND TIMING CHAIN; MERCEDES BENZ KNOWS THAT THE MATERIALS USED WERE INSUFFICIENTLY HARDENED, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR AND POSSIBLE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING , THEREBY PRESENTING A DANGER TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS; SAFETY RECALL IS IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE OWNERS WITH SIMILAR ENGINE TYPES.Mileage was 66400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E56A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LA PLATA, MD. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Structure

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Structure Report #10381456

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . A DEFECTIVE DRAIN AND/OR AIR BOX ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR AIR HANDLER/BLOWER UNIT. THIS DAMAGES THE BLOWER REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AND LEAKS TO THE CARPET, CAUSING MILDEW SMELLS AND POTENTIAL RUST. THE PROBLEM IS NOT COVERED BY MBUSA. *TR.Mileage was 88500 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MOUNT PLEASANT, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electrical System Report #10384216

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TAIL LIGHTS DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, JUST THE SUBSTITUTE BULBS. I CHANGED OUT ALL THE BULBS BUT STILL NO STOP, TAIL LIGHTS. FUSES ALL GOOD. *TR.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E56A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LAWAI, HI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Exterior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10384216

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TAIL LIGHTS DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, JUST THE SUBSTITUTE BULBS. I CHANGED OUT ALL THE BULBS BUT STILL NO STOP, TAIL LIGHTS. FUSES ALL GOOD. *TR.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E56A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LAWAI, HI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10384247

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . DETAILED VEHICLE INFORMATION: VIN: [XXX] MODEL YEAR: 2006 MODEL: R350 (MODEL CODE 251.156/165) ENGINE: 3.5L 90° V6 (M272) CURRENT MILEAGE: APPROXIMATELY 48,500 MILES REFERENCE: MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE BULLETIN S-B-03.30/08J: MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 70 MILES PER HOUR AND ENGINE LOST POWER AND DEVELOPED STRONG VIBRATIONS, FORCING ME TO SLOW DOWN AND LIMP HOME. MERCEDES MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT AS BROKEN BALANCE SHAFT GEAR. DUE TO WEAK MATERIALS USED IN THE EARLY M272 ENGINE PRODUCTION, THE BALANCE SHAFT SPROCKET AND OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS CAN FAIL CATASTROPHICALLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. THIS IS KNOWN DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 48200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in SANTA MONICA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10384253

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . BALANCE SHAFT PROBLEMS IN 2006 R350 MERCEDES BENZ AT 62K MILES. *TR.Mileage was 62000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in APPLE VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Structure

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Structure Report #10386778

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . A DEFECTIVE DRAIN OR FILTER ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE VENTILATION UNIT. THIS DAMAGES THE ELECTRICAL REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. RESIDUAL WATER LEAKS TO THE CARPET, CAUSING MILDEW SMELLS. *TR.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E46A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in WALNUT CREEK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Report #10395375

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . I HAVE A 2006 MERCEDES R350 THAT WE BOUGHT USED IN 2009. THE CAR NOW HAS 51,560 MILES AND THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL IS OUT AND NEEDS REPLACED AT A COST OF 3500.00. I HAVE READ OF SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME MILEAGE ON THE CAR. MERCEDES IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL. I AM FIGHTING WITH THEM NOW TO JUST GET THEM TO COVER HALF THE COST. EVEN THOUGH IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, THE PROBLEM STARTED BEFORE THE WARRANTY WAS OUT AND I CALLED THE DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE WARRANTY RAN OUT ON FRIDAY AND I CALLED ON MONDAY SO THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. *TR.Mileage was 51560 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGLB65E16A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LUMBERPORT, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Report #10411070

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE VEHICLE INDICATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE ERROR CODE SHOWS P0016 WHICH IS SHAFT BALANCE ISSUE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ATTEND TO IT DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT A KNOWN ERROR FROM FACTORY. THE ISSUE WOULD REOCCUR BECAUSE OF POOR MATERIAL AND COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO STALL WHILE IN TRAVEL..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68080 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E46A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LANHAM, MD. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10411070

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . THE VEHICLE INDICATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE ERROR CODE SHOWS P0016 WHICH IS SHAFT BALANCE ISSUE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ATTEND TO IT DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT A KNOWN ERROR FROM FACTORY. THE ISSUE WOULD REOCCUR BECAUSE OF POOR MATERIAL AND COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO STALL WHILE IN TRAVEL..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68080 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E46A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LANHAM, MD. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Fuel System, Gasoline

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10411070

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . THE VEHICLE INDICATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE ERROR CODE SHOWS P0016 WHICH IS SHAFT BALANCE ISSUE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ATTEND TO IT DESPITE THE FACT THAT IT A KNOWN ERROR FROM FACTORY. THE ISSUE WOULD REOCCUR BECAUSE OF POOR MATERIAL AND COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO STALL WHILE IN TRAVEL..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68080 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E46A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LANHAM, MD. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Report #10413833

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . MY CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICE BY MERCEDES DEALERSHIP. I BARELY DRIVE MY R350 MERCEDES. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY BALANCE SHAFT AND INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER SAID ITS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT OCCUR WITH THE 2006 AND THEY ARE NOT SURE WHY ITS NOT A RECALL. *KB.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in HARRISBURG, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Report #10413833

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . MY CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICE BY MERCEDES DEALERSHIP. I BARELY DRIVE MY R350 MERCEDES. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY BALANCE SHAFT AND INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER SAID ITS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT OCCUR WITH THE 2006 AND THEY ARE NOT SURE WHY ITS NOT A RECALL. *KB.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in HARRISBURG, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train Automatic Transmission

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10419448

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . GEAR GETS STRUCK IN MERCEDES-BENZ R350. *TR.Mileage was 100000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ACTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10420793

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE FAILED STATE INSPECTION AND WAS TAKEN TO A MERCEDES DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THEY REPORT THAT THERE IS A BALANCE SHIFT PROBLEM THAT WAS RELATED TO WEAR AND TEAR. THE REPAIR COSTS 5,000.00. I FOUND ONLINE THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT REGARDING THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE MERCEDES IS WELL AWARE THAT THIS ID A DEFECTIVE PART AND WILL NOT RECALL THE VEHICLE DUE TO FINANCIAL RAMIFICATIONS. *TR.Mileage was 55000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in NORWALK, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10420817

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . MY 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350 WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT/GEAR PROBLEM. IT HAS 85000 MILES... WHICH DOESN'T SEEM LIKE A LOT FOR A CAR THAT IS 5 YEARS OLD AND SUPPOSED TO LAST FOREVER. PLUS I HAVE MAINTAINED THE CAR WITH OIL CHANGES, TIRES, ETC AND AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I SEE ON LINE THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT PENDING . I BELIEVE A $5000 REPAIR IS WAY TOO MUCH AND THE COMPANY SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *TR.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E06A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in FENTON, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10427236

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . BALANCE SHAFT PROBLEM WITH MB R350, 2006 ENGINE W272 65000 MILES DEALER DOESN'T WANT TO TAKE THE CAR IN FOR AN EXCHANGE ARGUING THIS CAR HAS POTENTIAL PROBLEM PROVEN WITH THE AMOUNT OF REPAIR DONE TO THIS KIND OF ENGINE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR ( 6 TO 7K) MERCEDES SHOULD ASSUME THE COST OF REPAIR AND ISSUE A RECALL FOR ALL M272 AND M273 ENGINES IN USA AND CANADA. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E56A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in PALM COAST, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10429152

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 03, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . MY 2006 R350 HAS A BALANCE SHAFT ISSUE (GOT THE CODES P0016 AND P0017) ON THE SCANNER. IT SEEMS LIKE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THERE ARE ONLY 41K MILES ON THE CAR. *TR.Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ASHBURN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electrical System Report #10440585

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 20, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . REAR LIGHT MODULES (TAIL, REVERSE, BRAKE, SIGNAL) KEEPS ON FAILING. DEALER QUOTES INITIALLY $200 TO FIX/REWIRE BUT THEN GOES UP TO $800 TO REPLACE ECU. THIS IS FRUSTRATING AS THIS IS DRIVING HAZARD, OWNERS ARE LEFT WITHOUT MUCH CHOICE. I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE SO MB SHOULD ALREADY KNOW THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS AND BE HONEST UPFRONT ABOUT IT. I HOPE NOBODY GETS HURT IF THE LIGHTS FAIL WHILE DRIVING THIS MODEL/BRAND. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E36A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in IRVING, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Exterior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10440585

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 20, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . REAR LIGHT MODULES (TAIL, REVERSE, BRAKE, SIGNAL) KEEPS ON FAILING. DEALER QUOTES INITIALLY $200 TO FIX/REWIRE BUT THEN GOES UP TO $800 TO REPLACE ECU. THIS IS FRUSTRATING AS THIS IS DRIVING HAZARD, OWNERS ARE LEFT WITHOUT MUCH CHOICE. I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE SO MB SHOULD ALREADY KNOW THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS AND BE HONEST UPFRONT ABOUT IT. I HOPE NOBODY GETS HURT IF THE LIGHTS FAIL WHILE DRIVING THIS MODEL/BRAND. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E36A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in IRVING, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Seats

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Seats Report #10442288

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 26, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH WITH THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT WARMER ACTIVATED, THE SEAT STARTED TO BURN AND SMOKE WAS EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BY TURNING OFF THE SEAT WARMER. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR BURNS TO THE HIP AND FINGERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HER AT A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in PEMBROKE PINES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10444995

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350 STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A RESIDENTIAL INTERSECTION SHORTLY AFTER THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AFTER GETTING THE CAR, WE ALSO FELT A STRONG JERKING THEN SHIFTING GEARS, BUT IT WAS DOING IT ON ITS OWN. WE TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT'S JUST LOUD. THEN WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO FIX IT BUT IT NEVER STOPPED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON. OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE ENGINE HAD TO BE FIXED RATHER QUICKLY. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN THE END OF 2005, AND HAS 88,000 MILES. OVER A YEAR AGO, THE CAR BEGAN IDLING/SHAKING REALLY BAD. I CALLED MB ROADSIDE AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS PROBABLY BECAUSE THE GAS CAP WASN'T PLACED BACK ON THE CAR CORRECTLY AND GAS WAS LEAKING. I HAD THE CAR CHECKED AND THERE WAS NO GAS LEAKING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE COULD BE DIAGNOSED. THE CAR IS STILL IDLING BAD AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. IT IS NOW BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS PURCHASED FROM FOR A DIAGNOSIS, WHICH I SHOULD RECEIVE TOMORROW. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E66A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electrical System Report #10444995

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350 STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A RESIDENTIAL INTERSECTION SHORTLY AFTER THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AFTER GETTING THE CAR, WE ALSO FELT A STRONG JERKING THEN SHIFTING GEARS, BUT IT WAS DOING IT ON ITS OWN. WE TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT'S JUST LOUD. THEN WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO FIX IT BUT IT NEVER STOPPED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON. OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE ENGINE HAD TO BE FIXED RATHER QUICKLY. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN THE END OF 2005, AND HAS 88,000 MILES. OVER A YEAR AGO, THE CAR BEGAN IDLING/SHAKING REALLY BAD. I CALLED MB ROADSIDE AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS PROBABLY BECAUSE THE GAS CAP WASN'T PLACED BACK ON THE CAR CORRECTLY AND GAS WAS LEAKING. I HAD THE CAR CHECKED AND THERE WAS NO GAS LEAKING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE COULD BE DIAGNOSED. THE CAR IS STILL IDLING BAD AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. IT IS NOW BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS PURCHASED FROM FOR A DIAGNOSIS, WHICH I SHOULD RECEIVE TOMORROW. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E66A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Report #10450538

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC THAT WORKS ON FOREIGN CARS, HE INFORMED ME THAT MY DRIVE CAM SHAFT IS "RETARDED" BASICALLY STATING THAT MY SPROCKETS THAT HOLD THE TIMING BELT ARE WORN DOWN, I AM ALSO LOOSING COMPRESSION. I TOOK IT TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WILL GOODWILL THE REPAIR IF THAT IS REALLY WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. THEY HOWEVER PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT YOUR CAR HAS ALMOST 100,000 MILES ON IT, SO IT MAY JUST BE THE TIMING BELT IS WORN DOWN.(THEY WILL TRY ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF THE REPAIR). THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY NEED TO CHECK THE RECORDS TO SEE WHEN THE CAR WAS SERVICED AND ALSO THAT SINCE I DID NOT PURCHASE THE CAR FROM THEM THEY DO NOT HAVE TO DO THE WORK. *TR.Mileage was 92261 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in PFLUGERVILLE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10450538

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC THAT WORKS ON FOREIGN CARS, HE INFORMED ME THAT MY DRIVE CAM SHAFT IS "RETARDED" BASICALLY STATING THAT MY SPROCKETS THAT HOLD THE TIMING BELT ARE WORN DOWN, I AM ALSO LOOSING COMPRESSION. I TOOK IT TO THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WILL GOODWILL THE REPAIR IF THAT IS REALLY WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. THEY HOWEVER PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT YOUR CAR HAS ALMOST 100,000 MILES ON IT, SO IT MAY JUST BE THE TIMING BELT IS WORN DOWN.(THEY WILL TRY ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF THE REPAIR). THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY NEED TO CHECK THE RECORDS TO SEE WHEN THE CAR WAS SERVICED AND ALSO THAT SINCE I DID NOT PURCHASE THE CAR FROM THEM THEY DO NOT HAVE TO DO THE WORK. *TR.Mileage was 92261 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in PFLUGERVILLE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10452935

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . MY ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE STRUT HAD GONE BAD AND THE CAM IN THE ENGINE WENT BAD. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS NORMAL IN THE 06 R350 AND THEY ARE NOT SURE WHY IT HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. IM UPSET BECAUSE IM VIEWING YOUR WEBSITE AND OTHER SITES THAT ARE DESIGN FOR OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME VEHICLES AND THEY ARE SHOWING THE SAME PROBLEMS.. WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET A RECALL ON THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR.Mileage was 51000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine Report #10459023

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CODES FOR BALANCE SHAFT AND INTAKE. DEALER QUOTES $7000 FOR WORK. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E16A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ALPINE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine Report #10459741

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . THE CAR IS IN TO REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE BALANCE SHAFT. AFTER CHECKING THE INTERNET TO DETERMINE IF THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED WITH OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE IT HAD BECOME APPARENT THIS EXACT REPAIR IS VERY COMMON FOR THE 2006 R350. THE TOTAL EXPENSE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY $6,500-7,000 USD. THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAW SUITE FILED IN THE STATE OF NJ AGAINST MERCEDES FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 101733 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E36A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine Report #10467056

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 23, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . BALANCE SHAFT,,,,COAD 1200&1208. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77330 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E96A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10468130

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRMATIC SUSPENSION. THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AND CAUSES YOUR VEHICLE TO LEAN TO ONE SIDE AT THIS POINT YOUR TURN RADIUS IS HINDERED SEVERELY.YOU ALSO NOW ARE ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED,SO HOPEFULLY YOU ARE NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENS.I KNOW 3 DIFFERENT PERSONS BESIDES MYSELF WHO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE, AND THANKFULLY THIS MAJOR MALFUNCTION HAS NOT CAUSED ANY TRAFFIC/INJURY INCIDENTS.THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR FLAW IN WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS REPERCUSSIONS. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in TEANECK, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10485921

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 28, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . MY WIFE CAME OUT TO START THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE CAR WAS LEANING SEVERELY TO ONE SIDE. THE DRIVER FRONT AND REAR WAS TILTED, SOMETHING I NEVER WITNESSED BEFORE ON ANY VEHICLE I ONCE OWNED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A SENSOR THAT CONTROLLED THE BALANCE OF THE VEHICLE. THE SENSOR WAS CHANGED AND A FEW DAYS LATER IT STARTED LEANING AGAIN. I NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE SITS IT WILL BEGIN TO LEAN, BUT ONCE IT IS DRIVEN FOR 10 MILES IT BEGINS TO BALANCE ITSELF. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT YOU ALL ABOUT THIS SITUATION, HOWEVER TO NO , SO NOW I WILL BEGIN TAKING FURTHER PROCEDURES TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION, AND NOT HAVE TO CONTINUE PAYING FOR A DEFAULT THAT`S INCONCEIVABLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 103468 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E86A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10486094

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 05, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH OR HIGHER, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD LOWER TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MACON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10488022

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME APPEARED TO BE LEANING ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, SHE COULD FEEL THE FRAME MOVING AROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in RALEIGH, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10494987

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAUSED THE FRONT END TO LEAN TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE SUSPENSION TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY WHAT CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE EXACT REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electrical System Report #10494987

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAUSED THE FRONT END TO LEAN TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE SUSPENSION TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY WHAT CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE EXACT REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Tires

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Tires Report #10500098

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with TIRES . THE CAR IS LEANING TO THE RIGHT SIDE. WHILE DRIVING I GET A WARNING THAT THE CAR IS TO LOW. I ALSO GET THE WARNING THAT MY TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR BEGAN LEANING A FEW MONTHS AGO AND WOULD COME AND GO. THE CAR IS NOW PERMANENTLY LEANING TO THE RIGHT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in YORK, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10500098

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . THE CAR IS LEANING TO THE RIGHT SIDE. WHILE DRIVING I GET A WARNING THAT THE CAR IS TO LOW. I ALSO GET THE WARNING THAT MY TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR BEGAN LEANING A FEW MONTHS AGO AND WOULD COME AND GO. THE CAR IS NOW PERMANENTLY LEANING TO THE RIGHT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in YORK, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Seats

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Seats Report #10502419

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 11, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS . I STARTED MY 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 AND ACTIVATED THE DRIVER SEAT WARMER ON HIGH. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2.2 MILES INTO MY DRIVE (SPEED 30-45 MPH) MY SEAT FELT VERY HOT ON MY LOWER LEFT SIDE NEAR MY WAIST LINE. I REACHED BACK WHILE DRIVING TO FEEL HOW HOT THE SEAT WAS AND WAS SURPRISED BY A VERY HOT SENSATION AS THOUGH I HAD TOUCHED A HOT NEEDLE. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND PULL MY BODY FORWARD I NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM BEHIND MY LEFT SHOULDER. I IMMEDIATELY PULL OVER ONTO A LEFT SIDE STREET AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK LEAVING IT RUNNING AND JUMPED OUT OF THE SEAT. THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE BURNED IN THE LEATHER AND IT WAS STILL SMOKING. I PATTED THE AREA DOWN WITH MY HAND TO NOTICE A GLOWING ORANGE SPARK AND IT CONTINUED TO SMOKE. I REACHED IN AND TURNED OFF THE HEATED SEAT BUTTON BY CYCLING IT THOUGH THE 2ND AND 3RD LEVELS. THE SEAT FINALLY STOPPED SMOKING. I LET THE HOLE IN THE SEAT COOL DOWN. CHECKING MY CLOTHING I REALIZED I HAD A HOLE AND SEVERAL MELTED SPOTS ON MY POLYESTER VEST I WAS WEARING. UPON COMING HOME I NOTICED ALSO A HOLE IN MY LIGHT COTTON SWEATER THAT WAS WORN UNDER THE VEST TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT I HAD FELT THE SEAT WAS HOT IN THE SAME AREA BUT THOUGHT MY SHIRT AT THE TIME WAS RAISED EXPOSING MY SKIN TO THE SEAT. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45317 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in ST. JOSEPH, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10502787

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . THE REAR END OF MY WIFE R 350 LOWER ITSELF FOR SOME REASON THE REAR END RISE ONCE CRANKED BUT OVER NIGHT THE VEHICLE WOULD DEFLATE THE REAR SUSPENSION WOULD JUST DROP LOOK LIKE IT IS ON THE GROUND IT STARTED WITH ONE SIDE THAN THE WHOLE BACK STARTED DROPPING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MACON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electrical System Report #10505737

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING, SMELLED BURNING ODOR BUT SAW NO SMOKE OR FIRE. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER WAS ON AT TIME ODOR WAS NOTICED. TURNED IT OFF IMMEDIATELY AND STOPPED VEHICLE. ODOR WENT AWAY BUT NOTICED UPPER LEFT OF SEAT BACK HAD TWO BURN HOLES. MADE APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LANSDALE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Seats

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Seats Report #10505737

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS . WHILE DRIVING, SMELLED BURNING ODOR BUT SAW NO SMOKE OR FIRE. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER WAS ON AT TIME ODOR WAS NOTICED. TURNED IT OFF IMMEDIATELY AND STOPPED VEHICLE. ODOR WENT AWAY BUT NOTICED UPPER LEFT OF SEAT BACK HAD TWO BURN HOLES. MADE APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LANSDALE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10508601

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . I TOOK CAR IN BECAUSE IT HAD LOWERED DOWN. I PAID FOR IT.I TOOK IT HOME WIFE SAID IT IS STILL DRIVING WRONG. SHE TOOK IT IN AND SERVICEADVISOR DROVE AROUND WITH HER AND SAID HE FEELS IT. WE DROVE TO DALLAS CHECKED IN HOTEL WENT OUT TO CAR LOWERED AGAIN PRESSED BUTTON TO RAISE IT. MADE IT HOME TO HOUSTON AND LOWERED AGAIN. TOOK IT IN TO SERVICE AT MERCEDES AND NOW IT NEEDS FRONT STRUTS ARE LEAKINGAND SOME OTHER THINGS. THE AIR BAGS IN THE BACK WERE REPLACED ALSO WHEN I TOOK IT IN BEFORE. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL CARS LIKE MINE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE CAR LEANING&LOWERED SO SOMETHING HAS TO BE WRONG WITH THIS MAKE MODEL CAR. THERE ARE A LOT OF WEB SITES WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SUSPENSION OF THIS CAR. NHTSA ITS TIME TO INVESTIGATE. I SEE NO INVESTIGATION FROMNHTSA WEBSIGHT. NO ONE HAS INVESTIGATED THIS CAR. WILL YOU PLEASE INVESTIGATE?THIS IS JUST A COUPLE OF THE PROBLEMS I'VE HAD THERE ARE MORE WITH JUST 52000 MILES MERCEDES IF I AM HAVING ONE PROBLEM AFTER THE OTHER WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS CAR ? THE STICKER PRICE WAS $68,000.00 OR $70,000.00 IT WILL MAKE YOU NOT WANT ANOTHER ONE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Report #10510923

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 27, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALANCED SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,500. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E46A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in AUBURN, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10512674

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . 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. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MACON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine Report #10513342

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 24, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. REGULAR SERVICE AND MAINTENAINCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED BY THE DEALER ONLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DTB-S-B-03.30/08I WAS SENT TO DEALERS FOR THIS KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO COVER HALF OF THE 7K REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FIIRST TIME LAMP LIT WAS AT 72,245 MILES BUT WENT OFF. LAMP CONTINUED TO LIGHT INTERMITTED BUT STAYS ON NOW MORE THAN OFF DIAGNOSIS MILEAGE WAS 73,845. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 75,679. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72243 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in CLEVELAND, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Report #10513342

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 24, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. REGULAR SERVICE AND MAINTENAINCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED BY THE DEALER ONLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DTB-S-B-03.30/08I WAS SENT TO DEALERS FOR THIS KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO COVER HALF OF THE 7K REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FIIRST TIME LAMP LIT WAS AT 72,245 MILES BUT WENT OFF. LAMP CONTINUED TO LIGHT INTERMITTED BUT STAYS ON NOW MORE THAN OFF DIAGNOSIS MILEAGE WAS 73,845. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 75,679. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72243 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in CLEVELAND, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10514753

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . ABOUT AN HOUR INTO MY TRIP THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR ME TO STOP AND LET THE CAR RISE IT WERE TO LOW, SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE REAR SUSPENSION ON THE 2006 R- CLASS THERE IS A DEFAULT WITH THIS VEHICLE THERE NEED TO BE A RECALL ON AND IT IS VERY HARD FOR THE MECHANIC TO FINE WHAT'S WRONG. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in MACON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10515293

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 13, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350-THIS VEHICLE KEEPS LEANING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS INCLUDING SENSORS AND VALVES BUT AFTER A FEW WEEKS, IT GOES BACK TO THE SAME PROBLEM. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP THAT SPECIALIZES ONLY ON MERCEDES BENZ AND HE'S HAVING A HARD TIME FIGURE OUT WHAT'S THE PROBLEM. I CAN'T TELL HOW MUCH MONEY I SPENT SO FAR IN THIS VEHICLE AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE'S NO RECALLS SO FAR. NO TO MENTION THE PROBLEMS WITH THE BALANCE SHAFT AND INTAKE MANIFOLD ISSUE AS WELL AS A AIR SUSPENSION PROBLEM. THESE PROBLEMS ARE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT ESPECIALLY ON THE R350 CLASS VEHICLES. MB IS AWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS BUT THEY ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY TO CREATE A RECALL. BELIEVE ME, I'VE SEEN SO MANY R350 VEHICLES OUT THERE, AND MOST OF THEM SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. DO WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR A RECALL IN THIS VEHICLE UNTIL A FATALITY OCCURS? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10533673

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . DURING DRIVING MY 2006 MB R350, WARNING LIGHT (CHECK TIRE PRESSURE) WAS ON. AND I PULLED IT OVER AND FOUND THAT THE TIRES ARE FINE BUT THE VEHICLE LEANED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I CHANGED A SUSPENSION SENSOR AT DEALER, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN ONE WEEK LATER. I FOUND THAT SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS NEAR ME HAVE SAME PROBLEM. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE MAKER HAVE NOT RECALLED IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86650 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in LA MIRADA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electronic Stability Control

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electronic Stability Control Report #10534411

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 18, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . I DROVE MY 2006 MERCEDES R350 TO WORK AND WHEN I CAME OUT FOR LUNCH I NOTICED THE CAR LEANING SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE REAR AIR SPRING SUSPENSION. MY WARRANT PAID TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND THE PART WAS REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR BACK AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A PART DEFECT AND THEY REPLACED IT AT NO CHARGE TO MY WARRANTY COMPANY. JUST THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013 I CAME OUT FROM THE MOVIES TO FIND MY CAR LEANING FOR THE THIRD TIME. I CONTACTED THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A 1 YEAR WARRANTED SINCE IT WAS LAST FIXED ON SEPTEMBER 25,2012 SO I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SHOP THAT FIXED IT AND WAS TOLD THAT NOW ITS THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF WHICH WAS FIXED BUT THE CAR IS LEANING THE SAME POSITION AS THE LAST 2 TIMES AND NOW I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO GET IT REPAIRED BECAUSE MY WARRANTY HAS ENDED. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE AND THE TRUNK/LIFTGATE LATCH NOT CLOSING AND SENSOR NOT WORKING WHERE THE TRUNK WOULD SLAM ON YOUR HEAD WITHOUT STOPPING FROM THE MOTION. THE MOTION SENSORS HAVE ALSO BEEN A PROBLEM WHERE THEY WOULD CONSTANTLY SOUND OFF WHEN NOTHING IS IN THE WAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT ASSEMBLY HAS ALSO BEEN REPAIRED SINCE I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE. SOMETHING IS ALSO GOING ON UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHICH HAS CAUSED MY FRONT TIRES TO SUDDENLY BALD SEVERELY WITHOUT WARNING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86969 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E86A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in CLINTON, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10534411

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 18, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . I DROVE MY 2006 MERCEDES R350 TO WORK AND WHEN I CAME OUT FOR LUNCH I NOTICED THE CAR LEANING SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE REAR AIR SPRING SUSPENSION. MY WARRANT PAID TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND THE PART WAS REPLACED. TWO MONTHS LATER THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR BACK AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A PART DEFECT AND THEY REPLACED IT AT NO CHARGE TO MY WARRANTY COMPANY. JUST THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013 I CAME OUT FROM THE MOVIES TO FIND MY CAR LEANING FOR THE THIRD TIME. I CONTACTED THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A 1 YEAR WARRANTED SINCE IT WAS LAST FIXED ON SEPTEMBER 25,2012 SO I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SHOP THAT FIXED IT AND WAS TOLD THAT NOW ITS THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF WHICH WAS FIXED BUT THE CAR IS LEANING THE SAME POSITION AS THE LAST 2 TIMES AND NOW I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO GET IT REPAIRED BECAUSE MY WARRANTY HAS ENDED. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE AND THE TRUNK/LIFTGATE LATCH NOT CLOSING AND SENSOR NOT WORKING WHERE THE TRUNK WOULD SLAM ON YOUR HEAD WITHOUT STOPPING FROM THE MOTION. THE MOTION SENSORS HAVE ALSO BEEN A PROBLEM WHERE THEY WOULD CONSTANTLY SOUND OFF WHEN NOTHING IS IN THE WAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT ASSEMBLY HAS ALSO BEEN REPAIRED SINCE I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE. SOMETHING IS ALSO GOING ON UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHICH HAS CAUSED MY FRONT TIRES TO SUDDENLY BALD SEVERELY WITHOUT WARNING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86969 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E86A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in CLINTON, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10536892

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STARTS LEANING TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN A BIG POP WAS HEARD AND THE CAR SHAKE, LIKE IF SOMEONE HIT IT. IT WAS AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE WITH THE FAMILY. VERY FORTUNATE TO HAD BEEN DRIVING 25MPH OF THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 98012 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E76A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in FRANKLIN PARK, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10548414

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 05, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . 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. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in RANDALLSTOWN, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine Report #10550697

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR BEGAN TO IDLE REALLY HIGH WHEN PARKED OR AT A STOP IN OCTOBER. I WENT TO TWO MERCEDES DEALERS TO CHECK ON THE ISSUE. THE SECOND MERCEDES DEALER/SERVICE CENTER VALIDATED THE FIRST, EXPLAINING IT WAS THE ENGINE BALANCE CRANKSHAFT THAT WAS LOOSE IN THE ENGINE AND IT WOULD COST $6000 TO FIX. I BEGAN TO LOOK ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF ANY RECALLS OR ISSUES LIKE MINE HAVE OCCURRED WITH OTHERS AND I FOUND I WAS NOT ALONE AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT HAD BEEN FILED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 119000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E06A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in IOWA CITY, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Report #10554050

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TRANSMISSION GOES INTO LIMP MODE AFTER SLOWING DOWN ON TO NEAR ZERO ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THE RESULT IS THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT DOWN INTO LOWER GEAR AND THUS WILL NOT ACCELERATE. CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF AND RE-STARTED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC IN ORDER TO MAKE THE CAR OPERATE OR ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD. NEEDLESS TO SAY, STOPPING AND RE-STARTING A CAR ON THE INTERSTATE IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE... PARTICULARLY WHEN TRAPPED IN THE FAST LANE WITH NO WAY TO CROSS MULTIPLE LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE SHOULDER (BECAUSE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND CANNOT MERGE INTO 70 MPH TRAFFIC TO CROSS). AS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT MERCEDES HAS ON SEVERAL PLATFORMS THAT SHARE THE 7-G TRONIC TRANSMISSION, I WOULD THINK THAT MERCEDES MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AS THERE IS NO WARNING THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AND WHEN IT DOES IT CAN EASILY PRESENT A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. A QUICK SEARCH OF 722.9 TRANSMISSION WILL SHOW HOW COMMON-PLACE THE ISSUE IS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 103000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E96A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in FESTUS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Electrical System Report #10554713

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 27, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR TAILGATE AREA WAS BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E56A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10561838

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . THE CAR RISES UP ON ONE SIDE WHEN PUT THRUST HE COMPUTER NO ERROR CODE COMES UP . AFTER A DAY OR SO SITTING IN THE GARAGE GETS BACK TO NORMAL. GOT IT CHECKED BY MECHANIC NO LEAKS . THEN HAPPENED AGAIN THEY RESET THE COMPUTER CHARGED ME . HAPPENED ONCE AGAIN THIS TIME THEY CHANGED THE COMPUTER AND THE CAR SHOWED AIRBAG LEAKING. CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY . LOOKED UP ON LINE MOSTLY EVERYONE WHO OWNS THIS CAR HAS THIS PROBLEM. THIS CAR HAS LOT OF ISSUES. IT STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD ON HIGH WAY I WAS LUCKILY SAVED BUT THEY SAID A SHAFT RING BROKE IN THE ENGINE I HAD TO PAY $2000.00 DOLLARS . MERCEDES SHOULD RECALL R 350 FOR SUSPENSION LEAKS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E76A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in SCHNECKSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine Report #10561838

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . THE CAR RISES UP ON ONE SIDE WHEN PUT THRUST HE COMPUTER NO ERROR CODE COMES UP . AFTER A DAY OR SO SITTING IN THE GARAGE GETS BACK TO NORMAL. GOT IT CHECKED BY MECHANIC NO LEAKS . THEN HAPPENED AGAIN THEY RESET THE COMPUTER CHARGED ME . HAPPENED ONCE AGAIN THIS TIME THEY CHANGED THE COMPUTER AND THE CAR SHOWED AIRBAG LEAKING. CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY . LOOKED UP ON LINE MOSTLY EVERYONE WHO OWNS THIS CAR HAS THIS PROBLEM. THIS CAR HAS LOT OF ISSUES. IT STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD ON HIGH WAY I WAS LUCKILY SAVED BUT THEY SAID A SHAFT RING BROKE IN THE ENGINE I HAD TO PAY $2000.00 DOLLARS . MERCEDES SHOULD RECALL R 350 FOR SUSPENSION LEAKS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E76A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in SCHNECKSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Air Bags

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Air Bags Report #10561838

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE CAR RISES UP ON ONE SIDE WHEN PUT THRUST HE COMPUTER NO ERROR CODE COMES UP . AFTER A DAY OR SO SITTING IN THE GARAGE GETS BACK TO NORMAL. GOT IT CHECKED BY MECHANIC NO LEAKS . THEN HAPPENED AGAIN THEY RESET THE COMPUTER CHARGED ME . HAPPENED ONCE AGAIN THIS TIME THEY CHANGED THE COMPUTER AND THE CAR SHOWED AIRBAG LEAKING. CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY . LOOKED UP ON LINE MOSTLY EVERYONE WHO OWNS THIS CAR HAS THIS PROBLEM. THIS CAR HAS LOT OF ISSUES. IT STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD ON HIGH WAY I WAS LUCKILY SAVED BUT THEY SAID A SHAFT RING BROKE IN THE ENGINE I HAD TO PAY $2000.00 DOLLARS . MERCEDES SHOULD RECALL R 350 FOR SUSPENSION LEAKS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E76A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in SCHNECKSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Seats

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Seats Report #10586424

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 04, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS . I WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM CHURCH, WHILE PULLING UP AT WALGREENS I SAW SMOKE AND FELT A BURN ON MY SKIN...LOOK DOWN AND THERE WE'RE SMOKE COMING OUT MY SEAT THROUGH THE LEATHER. TURNED OFF THE CAR AND IT COOLED THE SMOKE.. WAITED A WHILE AND TURNED CAR ON AGAIN BUT THE SMOKE DIDN'T RETURN. SCARED TO DRIVE CAR. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E76A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in VILLA RICA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Power Train Report #10592047

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . BALANCE SHAFT DETERIORATING EVENTUALLY CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 103146 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in WOODLAND, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10599219

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 13, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . REAR AIR SUSPENSION HAS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT 3TIMES IN THE LAST TWENTY FOUR MONTHS. BOTH SIDES IN REAR OF VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NOW LOOKING AT 4TH REPLACEMENT. I CONTINUE TO SEE INCIDENTS ON WEBSITE BUT MERCEDES IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82670 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E56A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in DANBURY, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Engine

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Engine Report #10649085

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . ENGINE BALANCE SHAFT WEARS EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT WHERE SOME TEETH ARE ALMOST GONE. CAUSES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND EXCESSIVE KNOCKING AS AFFECTS IGNITION TIMING. REPAIR IS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE AS IT REQUIRES TAKING THE ENGINE OUT. IF LEFT UNFIXED IT MAY STALL THE ENGINE DURING DRIVING AND BE A SAFETY HAZARD. RESEARCH ON THE ISSUE ONLINE SHOWS POTENTIALLY THIS ISSUE AFFECTING A LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES USING THE SAME ENGINE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 116000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65EX6A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in PALATINE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10659800

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THE AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS UNEVEN. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PASSENGER¿S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS HIGHER THAN THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E66A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10668205

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . I AGREE THAT SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE REAR SUSPENSION DEFECT ON THE 2006 R-CLASS MERCEDES. I ALSO OWN A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THIS VEHICLE KEPT LEANING TO THE RIGHT SIDE. THE AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS UNEVEN. THE RED LIGHT ASKED ME TO STOP¿¦CAR TOO 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 THIS PASSENGER¿¿S SIDE ISSUE OF THE VEHICLE BEING NOTABLY HIGHER THAN THE DRIVER¿¿S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. LEANING TO ONE SIDE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE REAR AIR SPRING SUSPENSION HAS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT TWO TIMES IN THE LAST FIVE MONTHS (7/1/2013 & 11/28/2013): - BOTH SIDES IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. - EACH REAR SUSPENSION REPAIR HAS COST ME $1200.00 EACH TIME (TOTALLING $2400 FOR REAR AIR SUSPENSION REPLACEMENT). - BOTH REPAIRS OCCURRED BY AN AUTHORIZED MERCEDES DEALER (SMYTH EUROPEAN MERCEDES DEALER IN SANTA CLARA CA). THE MERCEDES BENZ MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS BUT HAVE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY TO CREATE A RECALL. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E86A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in DANVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 Suspension Report #10668207

MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R350 2006, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . 2006 MERCEDES R-350 SUSPENSION DEFECT I AGREE THAT SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE REAR SUSPENSION DEFECT ON THE 2006 R-CLASS MERCEDES. I ALSO OWN A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THIS VEHICLE KEPT LEANING TO THE RIGHT SIDE. THE AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION ON THE VEHICLE WAS UNEVEN. THE RED LIGHT ASKED ME TO STOP…CAR TOO 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 THIS PASSENGER’S SIDE ISSUE OF THE VEHICLE BEING NOTABLY HIGHER THAN THE DRIVER’S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. LEANING TO ONE SIDE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE REAR AIR SPRING SUSPENSION HAS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT TWO TIMES IN THE LAST FIVE MONTHS (7/1/2013 & 11/28/2013): - BOTH SIDES IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. - EACH REAR SUSPENSION REPAIR HAS COST ME $1200.00 EACH TIME (TOTALLING $2400 FOR REAR AIR SUSPENSION REPLACEMENT). - BOTH REPAIRS OCCURRED BY AN AUTHORIZED MERCEDES DEALER (SMYTH EUROPEAN MERCEDES DEALER IN SANTA CLARA CA). THE MERCEDES BENZ MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS BUT HAVE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY TO CREATE A RECALL. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E86A. Mercedes Benz R350 2006 problem was reported in DANVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

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