I DROVE TO WORK WITH NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER; RETURNING I STARTED CAR AND COULD HEAR A SLIGHT SOUND. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THE CAR RISING SIGN WAS ILLUMINATED AND I WAITED FOR CAR TO RISE. THE CAR FAILED TO RISE AND WAS SITTING SO LOW TO TIRES THAT I COULD NOT DRIVE AND HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. AT HOME I TRIED AGAIN TO SEE I…
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I DROVE TO WORK WITH NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER; RETURNING I STARTED CAR AND COULD HEAR A SLIGHT SOUND. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THE CAR RISING SIGN WAS ILLUMINATED AND I WAITED FOR CAR TO RISE. THE CAR FAILED TO RISE AND WAS SITTING SO LOW TO TIRES THAT I COULD NOT DRIVE AND HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. AT HOME I TRIED AGAIN TO SEE IF CAR WOULD RISE AND AGAIN IT FAILED. IN ADDITION TO THE ABS BREAK SIGN BEING ILLUMINATED AS WELL. THE MESSAGE ON DASH STATED TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE. MY MILEAGE IS AT132,051.
NHTSA ODI #11465851
Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2020
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Suspension
I SEE I HAVE RECALLS FOR THE BACK HATCH DOOR AND SOME SUSPENSION RECALLS ELECTRICAL ALSO AIR RISING SYSTEM FOR A 2008 ARE 350 MERCEDES I CALL THE SYRACUSE NEW YORK DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS NOT UP FOR RECALLS BUT THIS IS HOW I FOUND OUT IT WAS UP FOR RECALLS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11328883
58,000 miles · Apr 29, 2019
SuspensionUnknown Or Other
REAR TRUNK LATCH HAS MECHANICAL ISSUES. AIR SUSPENSION DAMAGED WITH HOLES.
NHTSA ODI #11204554
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2017
Electrical SystemSuspension
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE THAN MY AIRSHOCKS BLEW UP AND VEHICLE WENT DOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11012003
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2015
Suspension
I HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT AIR BAG SUSPENSION AND 6 MONTHS LATER HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT AIR BAG SUSPENSION.
NHTSA ODI #10779359
90,000 miles · Oct 2, 2015
Electrical SystemSuspension
THE RIGHT AIR BAG SUSPENSION WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CAR TO BECOME UNDRIVEABLE BECAUSE IT SAT ON THE BACK RIGHT WHEEL.
NHTSA ODI #10779358
97,513 miles · Sep 23, 2015
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLINING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,513.
NHTSA ODI #10775389
91,801 miles · Mar 28, 2015
EngineSuspension
1. AIR SUSPENSION BAG RT SIDE NEEDED REPLACED. CAR WAS SETTING LOW AND LEANING TO RIGHT REAR- WHILE THIS WAS IN FOR REPAIR HAD MECHANIC CHECK RECENT "CHECK ENGINE " LIGHT CODE CAME UP WITH VERY SERIOUS AND EXPENSIVE ISSUE: 2.BALANCE SHAFT GEAR DEFECTIVE APPARENTLY MERCEDES HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, CLASS ACTION SUITS HAVE…
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1. AIR SUSPENSION BAG RT SIDE NEEDED REPLACED. CAR WAS SETTING LOW AND LEANING TO RIGHT REAR- WHILE THIS WAS IN FOR REPAIR HAD MECHANIC CHECK RECENT "CHECK ENGINE " LIGHT CODE CAME UP WITH VERY SERIOUS AND EXPENSIVE ISSUE: 2.BALANCE SHAFT GEAR DEFECTIVE APPARENTLY MERCEDES HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, CLASS ACTION SUITS HAVE BEEN FILED- NO RECALL YET. I PLAN TO CALL MERCEDES DEALER TOMORROW- DO NOT ANTICIPATE ANY HELP ON THEIR PART - IF THAT'S THE CASE WILL TRY TO JOIN CLASS ACTION SUIT AS THIS IS A KNOWN AND VERY COSTLY -(THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) PROBLEM FOR NUMEROUS MB VEHICLES- MANY CLASSES FROM 2007 -2011. MERCEDES BENZ WAS APPARENTLY AWARE OF THIS DEFECT WHEN I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE (USED) FROM LOCAL MB DEALER HERE IN CENTRAL PA ON DEC. 3, 2012. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10702368
43,000 miles · Jul 28, 2014
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LEANED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, WHO LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LEANED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, WHO LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ UPDATED 12/3/2014 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10616717
Mileage unknown · Dec 27, 2013
Suspension
REAR SUSPENSION HAS FAILED. AFTER VIEWING NUMEROUS OF SITES THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM.MERCEDES HAS NOT RECALLED THIS PROBLEM AND IT SHOULD.CAR LOWERS TO THE GROUND AND THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THIS HAPPENS. CHANGES THE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
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