Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ R320 · model year
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R320
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2008MERCEDES-BENZR320 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 R320 is engine with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2008 R320. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20221026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
20150505ENGINE
I THANKFULLY TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE REGULAR MAINTENANCE (SERVICE B) COMPLETED AND UNFORTUNATELY DURING THAT INSPECTION, THEY FOUND THAT THE RUBBER CYLINDER ON THE HARMONIC BALANCER WAS HANGING OUT. THEY AND I LOOKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL (SURLY, THIS WOULD WARRANT A RECALL). THE CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND ONLY 44,856 MILES ON IT. FAULTY PART? CAN'T FIND ANY ANSWERS... I HAD TO PAY $900 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THAT CONDITION WITH MY BABY INSIDE IS BEYOND IRRESPONSIBLE. HAD IT FAILED BY BLOWING APART WHILE ON THE FREEWAY, PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BY METAL PARTS SCATTERING, OIL. FUEL AND CAR PARTS CAUSING A FIRE AND ACCIDENT HAZARD! WHO WOULD BE HELD LIABLE?? I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR SAFETY FOR MY FAMILY AND CAN'T IMAGINE THAT THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR A MERCEDES. I DO MY PART AND ALWAYS HAVE REGULAR MAINTENANCE DONE. AM I SUPPOSED TO HAVE THIS PART REPLACED EVER 44K MILES?? THIS IS SHOCKINGLY DANGEROUS AND VERY DISAPPOINTING ON BE
Mileage: 44,856
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R320 have?▼
The 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R320 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R320?▼
The most-complained component for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R320 is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Is the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R320 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.