2007 Mercedes Benz R320: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ R320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT OVERHEATED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT, AND THE CONTACTS LEG WAS BURNED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE A BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10438120 at NHTSA ↗

ENGINE 'DIED' (VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER) WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I HAD TO PULL VEHICLE OVER ON SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER ASSISTANCE STEERING OR BRAKING. BROUGH IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE 8/8/12, STALLED TWO MORE TIMES WHILE ENROUTE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A FAILED CAMSHAFT SENSOR. I LOOKED UP ALL SAFETY RECALLS ON VEHICLE, AND FOUND ONE FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN 2008. I WAS TOLD THAT MY FAILED CAMSHAFT SENSOR IS DIFFERENT AND IS NOT COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER, EVEN THOUGH IT PRODUCES THE SAME SYMPTOM/RESULT AS A FAILED CR…

Owner-reported narrative. 75,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10469682 at NHTSA ↗

ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WITH A POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT. UPON TAKEOFF VEHICLE WENT INTO "LOW POWER" MODE. VEHICLE THEN BECAME A HAZARD DUE TO SLOW ACCELERATION AND NOT BEING ABLE TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY IN A SAFE MANNER DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS HAD A NEW TURBO/WASTE GATE ASSEMBLY INSTALLED BUT STILL GOES INTO LOW POWER MODE WITHOUT WARNING. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IN MOST CASES IF THE VEHICLE CAN BE GOTTEN OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES IT WILL RETURN TO NORMAL. THIS MAY LAST FOR SEVERAL DAY…

Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10532568 at NHTSA ↗

PURCHASED FOUR (4) GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TRIPLETRED ALL SEASON SIZE 235/65R17 DOT #PJ81KD1R4111 FROM A GOODYEAR CORPORATE STORE. WENT TO CORPORATE STORE TO REPAIR A "SLOW AIR LEAK ON PASSENGER REAR TIRE". STORE CALLED STATING THAT "PIECE OF METAL HAD DAMAGED" TIRE AND THE OTHER THREE TIRES "HAD A SIDEWALL BUBBLE FROM HITTING POTHOLES'. WE LIVE IN A SOUTHERN SUBURBAN AREA & HAVE NOT HAD ANY MAJOR IMPACTS WITH THESE TIRES. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER AUTHORIZED GOODYEAR DEALER WHO REMOVED THE TIRES, EXAMINED AND STATED SEPARATION IS CONSISTEN…

Owner-reported narrative. 165,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10550518 at NHTSA ↗

WITHOUT NOTICE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE ISSUE. *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 138,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10598083 at NHTSA ↗

PREFACE: I OWN AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP IN CARROLLTON TEXAS. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON CARS SINCE 1968. I AM A THREE-TIME CERTIFIED MERCEDES-BENZ MASTER TECHNICIAN. IN DECEMBER, 2012 I REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT AIR SPRING ON A 2007 MERCEDES R-320. THE MANUFACTURER IS AREN'T INDUSTRIES. THEIR PART NUMBER IS A-2587. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, THE AIR SPRING SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THE SPRING MATERIAL, WHICH IS SIMILAR IN CONSTRUCTION TO A TIRE, RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE OWNER'S GARAGE WHEN THE "BLOW-OUT" OCCURRED. T…

Owner-reported narrative. 51,818 miles reported. Look up ODI 10630863 at NHTSA ↗

ESP INOPERATIVE MESSAGE APPEARS. WIPERS WENT ON (ALTHOUGH THEY WERE OFF AT THE TIME) TURN SIGNALS WERE INOPERATIVE AND INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT WORKING.. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE PARK OR REVERSE. I SHUT THE IGNITION OFF AND NEUTRAL WAS AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED BUT PARK STILL NOT WORKING. REMOVING THE KEY ENGAGED PARK. RESTARTING THE CAR THE ESP INOPERATIVE MESSAGE WAS STILL DISPLAYED AND DRIVE COULD NOT BE ENGAGED. AFTER LEAVING THE KEY REMOVED FOR 2-3 MINUTES ALL WAS CLEAR. NO RECURRENCE OF THE PROBLEM FOR 6 MONTHS THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10638821 at NHTSA ↗

WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS FAILURE OF REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR SPRING. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 109,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10691206 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2022-05-09 (May 9, 2022)

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: 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.

Reported: 2024-04-26 (April 26, 2024)

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: 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.