vehicle signal
U.S. public vehicle records

2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

18 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

68,100 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 18 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior316.7%
Engine operation15.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
12
Electrical System
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2
Engine
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Power Train
1
Seat Belts
1
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags12
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor1

Air Bags: 12; Electrical System: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Power Train: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
3
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9993
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2014
1
2016
1
2017
5
2018
6
2019
2
2022
1
2023
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20141
20161
20175
20186
20192
20221
20232

2014: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 5; 2018: 6; 2019: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11456844 · 2022-03-15 (March 15, 2022)

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350. The vehicle had previously had the wheel speed sensors replaced eight times since September 2016. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the ABS inadvertently engaged, causing the front end of the vehicle to dip while the brake pedal was depressed. Additionally, there were grinding sounds coming from the vehicle as it came to a full stop. The ABS and Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensors neede…

Owner-reported narrative. 80,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11456844 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11501416 · 2023-01-12 (January 12, 2023)

The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11501416 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11098137 · 2018-05-27 (May 27, 2018)

TAKATA RECALL, AS I RECEIVED 2 RECALL LETTERS THAT HAS LIED TO ME AND KEEP GIVING ME NO TIME TABLE ON WHEN IT WILL BE REPAIRED, FIRST LETTER I RECEIVED WAS DECEMBER 2017 IT STATED THE AIRBAGS WILL BE REPAIRED IN MARCH 2018, THEN I RECEIVED ANOTHER LETTER THE FOLLOWING MONTH JANUARY 2018 THE SECOND LETTER NOW STATES IT WILL BE REPAIRED SOMETIME IN SEPTEMBER 2018, NOW I STRONGLY BELIEVE I'M BEING STALLED HOPING THAT I WILL GIVE UP AND IMPATIENT , HOPING THAT I WILL TURN IN THE VEHICLE AND THEY WONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ME DOWN THE ROAD, BOT…

Owner-reported narrative. 83,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11098137 at NHTSA ↗