Mercedes Benz R500 2008
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2008 MERCEDES BENZ R500.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ |
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
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
- 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.
- 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: 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 - STEERING: 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-32-22-78 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
- 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
- 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
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20150923 |
Coolant tank and pump had to be replaced after learning that oil was leaking into the tank. Eurofix in nashville tn stated its going to always happen. I will have to have it flushed every 3,000 miles due to the leakage is non repairable. Steering pump had to be replaced just found out there was a recall on the part. Am i able to be reimbursed via the mercedes manufacturer? This car should be replaced with all the issues that i'm having with a better model.