2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your R500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 recalls

Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure

Recall 24V298Apr 26, 202415,604 vehicles affected

Certain 2006-2012 Mercedes-Benz ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles may have moisture accumulating inside the brake booster housing.

Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure

Recall 22V315May 9, 2022350,294 vehicles affected

Moisture can build up inside the brake booster housing of certain Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles from model years 2006 and 2007.

Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Suspension1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2017-05-08, Vehicle Speed Control
MY AIR SHOCKS KEEP GOING OUT THIS SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MERCEDES IT HAPPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. MY CAR IS NOW PARK SITTING SIDEWAYS.
2010-03-26, Fuel System, Gasoline
MERCEDES R500 STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. EACH TIME CAUSING A TOTAL SHUT DOWN OF THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 7 MONTHS WE HAVE HAD THE CAR. EACH TIME WE ARE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY BUT IS JUST LUCK THAT WE HAVE NOT BEEN IN A ACCIDENT YET. EACH INCIDENT HAS BEEN WHILE ON A FAMILY TRIP TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE . ALL BUT ONE TIME, ONCE IT HAD BEEN LOADED ONTO THE TOW TRUCK AND DELIVERED TO THE MERCEDES DEARLERSHIP THE CAR STARTED AND RAN PERFECTLY! WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE MERCEDES DEARLERSHIP EACH TIME FOR SERVICE BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER REPLACED, DRIVE SENSORS REPLACED AND T

2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 questions

Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500: Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Risking Brake Failure; Moisture Can Corrode Brake Booster, Causing Brake Failure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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