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2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350.

2
recalls
35
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum

NHTSA campaign 24V298000 · reported April 26, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 15,604 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum

NHTSA campaign 22V315000 · reported May 9, 2022 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 350,294 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 9, 2025 · Service brakes

The brake fluid lines are corroding much faster than in other models, and without actual corrosion under the car. It happened to my car, and I have been reading forums of MB owners of this same R model, as well as C, E, GLK, and ML models all reporting the same issues. The lines corroding earlier to due to the brake…

Sep 6, 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…

Aug 20, 2022 · Service brakes

Hi I received a letter from Mercedes for a stop drive recall (NHTSA #22V315, MBUSA ID: [phone removed] & [phone removed]), so I bought my Mercedes R350 to the shop for repair on July 15, 2022. Mercedes Benz of Pleasanton [phone removed]) claimed that brake booster parts were not available at that time and I couldn't…

Jun 8, 2022 · Service brakes

Every time I braked, car not stop until very close to the car in front of me. Couples time I hit the car in front of me. Sometime I have to slam the brakes very hard, but the car still move forward.

May 23, 2022 · Service brakes

I DROVE TO WORK WITH NO PROBLEMS. HOWEVER; RETURNING I STARTED CAR AND COULD HEAR A SLIGHT SOUND. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THE CAR RISING SIGN WAS ILLUMINATED AND I WAITED FOR CAR TO RISE. THE CAR FAILED TO RISE AND WAS SITTING SO LOW TO TIRES THAT I COULD NOT DRIVE AND HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. AT HOME I TRIED AGAIN TO…

R350 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 299210
2007 24715
2008 23500
2009 31500
2010 31300
2011 31810

Across all years, the 2006 R350 has the most complaints (99). All Mercedes-Benz R350 years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350, the most recent reported on April 26, 2024 (Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (12 complaints), followed by steering (10).
How many 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 9, 2025.