Mercedes-Benz R-Class: Known Issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 16 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2006–2008 (3) |
| data through | 2026-09-25 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | r-class-2008-power-steering-failure | Power steering rack and pump failure | STEERING | 10 | 2013-01 → 2019-11 | 38 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2008 | r-class-2008-brake-booster-corrosion-recall | Brake booster corrosion and stop-drive recall delay | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2022-05 → 2025-07 | 38 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2008 | r-class-2008-air-suspension-failure | Air suspension self-leveling failure | SUSPENSION | 12 | 2012-09 → 2022-05 | 38 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2008 | r-class-2008-balance-shaft-engine-failure | Balance shaft and intake manifold engine failure | ENGINE | 4 | 2015-05 → 2019-01 | 38 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | r350-2007-air-suspension-sag | Air suspension sagging or leaning to one side | SUSPENSION | 18 | 2013-01 → 2017-05 | 67 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | r350-2007-esp-abs-malfunction | ESP/ABS malfunction disabling gear shift | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 2010-08 → 2015-07 | 67 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | r350-2007-panoramic-sunroof-shatter | Panoramic sunroof shattering while parked | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2008-04 → 2018-01 | 67 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | r350-2007-seat-heater-burns | Seat heater burning through seat and clothing | SEATS | 12 | 2010-03 → 2017-02 | 67 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | r350-2007-engine-balance-shaft | Engine balance shaft failure causing stalling | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | 2011-06 → 2013-10 | 67 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | r350-2007-brake-failure-recall | Service brake failure tied to hydraulic brake recall | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 2010-08 → 2025-11 | 67 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | r-class-2006-engine-balance-shaft | Balance shaft and timing chain wear (M272/M273 engine) | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 31 | 2010-10 → 2022-06 | 128 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2006 | r-class-2006-airmatic-suspension-leak | Airmatic air suspension leak causing vehicle to lean | SUSPENSION | 31 | 2010-07 → 2023-02 | 128 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2006 | r-class-2006-transmission-limp-mode | Transmission limp mode and shift failure | POWER TRAIN | 12 | 2006-05 → 2017-12 | 128 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2006 | r-class-2006-power-steering-pump-loss | Power steering pump or rack failure causing loss of assist | STEERING | 10 | 2006-06 → 2023-10 | 128 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2006 | r-class-2006-heated-seat-fire | Heated seat overheating and catching fire | SEATS | 12 | 2010-04 → 2019-05 | 128 | 2026-09-24 |
| 2006 | r-class-2006-tail-light-wiring-harness | Tail and brake light wiring harness failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | 2007-05 → 2020-06 | 128 | 2026-09-24 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mercedes-Benz R-Class [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/r-class
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mercedes_benz_r_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mercedes-Benz R-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/r-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)