2007 Mercedes Benz R-Class
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2007 Mercedes Benz R-Class. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 2007 Mercedes Benz R-Class. Newest first.
Mercedes-benz IS recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. a software calibration number (scn) coding…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that IS required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
Remedy
Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. this results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. in addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal might not have been fully fastened to its mounting studs.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Over time, the pedal may not maintain a consistent pedal position, which could make it more difficult to operate the accelerator.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the mounting nuts of the accelerator pedal. the recall began on january 16, 2007. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving car the check engine light came on and started running very rough. I took it to the dealer where they told me it was some sort of balance shaft/cam gear problem. they said it was a terrible design flaw that affected many, many cars. they said driving it was risky. *tr
- Electrical system · Seats
What I thought was a bug biting my rear side, ending up being the seat on fire! I had turned on the seat warmer and not even a minute or two later, the wire in the seat was on fire when I pulled over and left a hole in my seat. car IS not under warranty anymore and I feel as though I should not…
What I thought was a bug biting my rear side, ending up being the seat on fire! I had turned on the seat warmer and not even a minute or two later, the wire in the seat was on fire when I pulled over and left a hole in my seat. car IS not under warranty anymore and I feel as though I should not have to pay for this. it could've caused an accident, had I been on a major highway or on a road that I couldn't pull over on. children in the car very worried. after searching online, I see that this IS a common problem of mercedes owner, all happening on the lower left side. any recalls? Not wear and tear! *tr
- Child seat
Radian xtsl by sunshine kids....super latch mechanism coming loose very easily by 2 1/2 year old. (related vehicle information: model year=2007, make=mercedes, model=r class). *tr
- Air bags › Side/window · Electrical system · Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift · Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensor
A 2 month old 2007 mercedes R320 cdi rear tire explodes in private driveway on january 20, 2007 during a colorado blizzard. The car was purchased new from mercedes of colorado springs. We have found out by a forensic expert that a defect in the car caused the explosion. a defective mercedes…
A 2 month old 2007 mercedes R320 cdi rear tire explodes in private driveway on january 20, 2007 during a colorado blizzard. The car was purchased new from mercedes of colorado springs. We have found out by a forensic expert that a defect in the car caused the explosion. a defective mercedes "4matic" system caused the rear tire to explode causing $25,000 in car damage and $1500 damage to home. The mercedes dealer claimed it was our fault, but the forensic tire expert we hired has found that the car IS defective. pictures and complete forensic expert report at: http://www.landxml.org/r320 and http://www.landxml.org/r320/mercedes R320 tire explosion robson forensicreport.pdf
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10051995Xentry (mercedes): due to excessive resistance in universal joint of steering coupling, every 90 degrees, pressure point IS felt and an increase force, on steering wheel, would over come uneven steering forces. Model 164, 251. No model years listed.
- 10043811Mercedes: vehicle jerks during gearchange, hard 1-2 and 2-3 shifts, torque converter lockup clutch not engageable. Models 212, 216, 218, 221, 251, and 164. Model years not given. Updated 10/11/12.
- 10037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10030940Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. Increased steering forces in certain positions. Approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel. Universal joint in steering coupling, (steer coupling) has excessive resistance. Replace steering coupling (steer coupling). No model years listed.
- 10030929Mercedes: 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 and or hardware can begin to corrode. Include all models and model years.
- 10025648Rattling/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.
Every Mercedes Benz R-Class model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.