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2006–2012 · 7 model years

Mercedes-Benz R350 recalls & problems by year

18 recalls and 235 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200699 complaints
Most recalls20123 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported90 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
02550751002006: 99 complaints, 2 recalls2007: 47 complaints, 2 recalls2008: 35 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 15 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 13 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 18 complaints, 3 recalls2012: 8 complaints, 3 recalls2006200720082009201020112012
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2012 R350—18 mpg380000
2011 R350—16 mpg3181010
2010 R350—16 mpg3130000
2009 R350—16 mpg3150000
2008 R350—16–17 mpg2350000
2007 R350—16 mpg2471550
2006 R350—16 mpg29921030

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Suspension55
  • Air bags40
  • Engine32
  • Electrical system27
  • Engine and engine cooling22
  • Power train20
  • Seats20
  • Steering17