2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 99 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 65 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz R350 | Mercedes-Benz R350 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 26 | 12 |
| Engine | 17 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 10 |
| Power Train | 13 | 1 |
| Seats | 9 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350
2008 Mercedes-Benz R350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.