The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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.
The worst 2008 Mercedes Benz R320 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Engine1
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- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 24V298000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V315000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Mercedes Benz R320 69
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
What 2008 Mercedes Benz R320 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 2008 Mercedes Benz R320
Is the 2008 Mercedes Benz R320 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Mercedes Benz R320, close to a typical R320 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mercedes Benz R320?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz R320 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz R320 brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 24V298000, 22V315000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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