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.
The worst 2008 Mercedes Benz R500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500 54
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
- 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
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Washer fluid system leaks
What 2008 Mercedes Benz R500 owners say
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Questions about the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500
Is the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500, fewer than a typical R500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz R500 have?
No recalls on record.
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