Mercedes-benz R320 2008
Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 258158 [USA]: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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 are expected to be mailed may 17, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mmusa's number for this recall is 2024mmnnnn. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22v-315.
owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
- RecallUpdate - AIR BAGS: Recall campaign announcement for takata driver airbags.
- LI91.29-P-059366 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Complaint airscarf nonfunctional, fuse may have triggered. Cause the electrical wiring harness is trapped between the height adjustment gearing and the cushion frame. Remedy check the electrical wiring harness for damage (see seat 004
- LI8270P055572 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
- LI82.10-P-064766 - LIGHTING (PWS): Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
- NCU - HVAC Warra - EQUIPMENT: To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
- LI47.40-P-053871 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "very fine leak" or P044200 "fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
- LI18.30-P-055434 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner v) on engine 642
- LI14.20-P-052079 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - fault code entry (fc) 14a600 or 14a700
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
- LI91.25-P-059380 - SEATS: Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
- LI91.10-P-048411 - SEATS: The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
- LI05 20-P-067123 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil in engine wiring harness
- LI27.55-P-060088 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Procedure in case of slight oil traces on transmission 722.9
- LI27.55-P-060088 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Procedure in case of slight oil traces on transmission 722.9
- LI49.00-P-060010 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Fault in particulate sensor
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI46-20P-055943 - STEERING:COLUMN: Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking noises. Models 164, 251. No model years listed. *pe
- LI-88-70 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL: Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm
- LI-47-50 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz: the fuel level indicator is wrong.
- LI-05-20-P - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
- LI-80-57 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH: Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rm
- SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- LI-72-00-P - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or become unhooked. Models 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. No model years
- SB-82-30-366E - VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER : Mercedes benz: adjusting wiper arms. If you receive reports on certain vehicles of wipers chattering/noisy, proceed as follows: inspect wiper blades/inserts for wear and replace; thoroughly clean windshield; verify use of correct washer f
- LI-58-40 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
- TB-P-047927 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS: Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 2
- SB-47-20-56 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY: Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed movement. *pe
- TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
- TSB-2009020004 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will
- SB-07-16-80D - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES: Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). May be caused by malfuncti
- TB-91-16-177 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT: Mercedes: active head restraints activate for no reason. This may be caused by damage to the seat wiring harness causing a short circuit. Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09. *pe
- TB-46-10-32 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR: Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. When turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. This may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering
- TB-46-10-39C - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown. *pe
- SB-2008110009 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes: update rear sam software. The opening and closing of tailgate with key remote, while the vehicle is locked, may cause the battery to drain due to incorrect rear sam rest current logic. Models 164, 164.8, and 251. Model year 20
- SB-2008070004 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Mercedes: check coolant line on diesel engine, replace, if necessary. The coolant hose in the area of the fan shroud may work loose when driving on rough roads due to insufficient retention of the bracket. *pe
- TB-82-10-632 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: Mercedes: stop/tail light not illuminating with dtcs 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 or 9136. (vehicles without led tail lamps) *pe updated 5/13/09. *pe updated 4/20/11. Repair does not apply to led tail lamps. *pe
- SB-2008080001 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: check air suspension compressor and replace if necessary. Insufficient air pressure in the air suspension system may result from damage to the pressure disk in the air suspension compressor. *pe
- SCB-2008100007 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes: install exhaust bracket reinforcement at transmission. In extreme driving conditions this exhaust bracket may break at the transmission. *pe
- SB-09-20-29 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes benz: oil leak at the engine air intake duct. Oil leakage at the air intake duct downstream of the engine air filter to the turbocharger, the cause may be a damaged or incorrectly installed seal. *pe
- SB-07-16-08 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES: Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). Fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to limp home mode, poor output, poor fuel
- SB-27-00-104 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. Models 164.122/8ss (ml 320 and gl320); 211.022 (e320); 251.122 (4320). Years unknown. *pe
- TB-46-20-61 - STEERING: Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown. *pe
- 2007110001 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Models ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550, r350, r500, r63, r320 - model year 2008 -- update engine control module software -- check transmission control module software and update if necessary. *nj
- 462046 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
OBD-II Error Codes
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20150503 |
I thankfully took my car to have regular maintenance (service b) completed and unfortunately during that inspection, they found that the rubber cylinder on the harmonic balancer was hanging out. They and i looked to see if there was a recall (surly, this would warrant a recall). The car is well maintained and only 44,856 miles on it. Faulty part? Can't find any answers... I had to pay $900 to have it repaired as driving the vehicle in that condition with my baby inside is beyond irresponsible. Had it failed by blowing apart while on the freeway, people could have been killed by metal parts scattering, oil. Fuel and car parts causing a fire and accident hazard! Who would be held liable?? I purchased this vehicle for safety for my family and can't imagine that this is normal wear and tear for a mercedes. I do my part and always have regular maintenance done. Am i supposed to have this part replaced ever 44k miles?? This is shockingly dangerous and very disappointing on behalf of mercedes. I think consumers need an explanation and this should be addressed before a horrific incident occurs. *tr