https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz R320. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:13:05 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-2150011 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle needed a diagnostic test prior to the recall repair. The contact declined to pay for the diagnostic test and advised the dealer to complete the recall repa https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1872331 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start in very cold weather. The contact stated that after changing the battery several times, the failure continued to occur. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the front and rear exterior lights failed to illuminate as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1872332 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R320. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start in very cold weather. The contact stated that after changing the battery several times, the failure continued to occur. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the front and rear exterior lights failed to illuminate as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1849947 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1440051 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT PANORAMA SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE PARKED IN OUR GARAGE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1424602 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL / NHTSA RECALL # 16V-081 - MERCEDES SENT A LETTER ABOUT THIS RECALL BACK IN MAY OF 2016 AND THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE A SOLUTION OR TIMEFRAME FOR WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE OUR AIRBAG. NOW THAT TAKATA HAS FILLED FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY EVER WILL AND GIVEN THE NATURE OF THIS RECALL ALONG WITH THE AGE OF OUR VEHICLE THIS IS VERY TROUBLING. MERCEDES NEEDS T https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1422029 Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1355821 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT TRANSMISSION MODEL 722.9 FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. CREATES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD LEAD TO FATAL ACCIDENTS. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DISENGAGES BRINGING CAR TO STAND STILL, OR IT DOWNSHIFTS WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS AT HIGH SPEED. FEELS LIKE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION IS DROPPING OFF THE CAR. MY CAR HAD ONLY 45K MILES ON IT WHEN IT FIRST EXHIBITED THIS PROBLEM. NOW IT COST MORE THAN RETAIL https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1258603 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT I TOOK MY CAR TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER IN WILSONVILLE OREGON, THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE R320 CDI IS THE WORST CAR MERCEDES-BENZ EVER BUILT, AND THEY KEPT CHARGING FOR REPAIRS EACH TIME WITH A NEW PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO TOLD THE BRAKE LAMP IN THE REAR NEEDS A SOFTWARE UPDATE OTHER WISE MY LIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. DO YOU THINK IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE, IF MY TAIL LAMP AND MY BRAKE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1258604 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT I TOOK MY CAR TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER IN WILSONVILLE OREGON, THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE R320 CDI IS THE WORST CAR MERCEDES-BENZ EVER BUILT, AND THEY KEPT CHARGING FOR REPAIRS EACH TIME WITH A NEW PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO TOLD THE BRAKE LAMP IN THE REAR NEEDS A SOFTWARE UPDATE OTHER WISE MY LIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. DO YOU THINK IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE, IF MY TAIL LAMP AND MY BRAKE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1180292 Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1161292 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS FAILURE OF REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR SPRING. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1113235 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT ESP INOPERATIVE MESSAGE APPEARS. WIPERS WENT ON (ALTHOUGH THEY WERE OFF AT THE TIME) TURN SIGNALS WERE INOPERATIVE AND INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT WORKING.. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE PARK OR REVERSE. I SHUT THE IGNITION OFF AND NEUTRAL WAS AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED BUT PARK STILL NOT WORKING. REMOVING THE KEY ENGAGED PARK. RESTARTING THE CAR THE ESP INOPERATIVE MESSAGE WAS STIL https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1106029 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT PREFACE: I OWN AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP IN CARROLLTON TEXAS. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON CARS SINCE 1968. I AM A THREE-TIME CERTIFIED MERCEDES-BENZ MASTER TECHNICIAN. IN DECEMBER, 2012 I REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT AIR SPRING ON A 2007 MERCEDES R-320. THE MANUFACTURER IS AREN'T INDUSTRIES. THEIR PART NUMBER IS A-2587. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, THE AIR SPRING SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1075092 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT WITHOUT NOTICE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE ISSUE. *JS https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1074163 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD WHEN I HIT A POTHOLE. VEHICLE THEN STARTED SHUTTING DOWN. IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED AND I COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN. TOWED VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOOK A LOOK AT IT. THEY SAID IT LOOKED LIKE A PART OF THE CAMSHAFT BROKE OFF, GOT CAUGHT IN THE TIMING CHAIN, BROKE BOTH CHAINS, AND CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WHICH WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. *T https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-1019222 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT PURCHASED FOUR (4) GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TRIPLETRED ALL SEASON SIZE 235/65R17 DOT #PJ81KD1R4111 FROM A GOODYEAR CORPORATE STORE. WENT TO CORPORATE STORE TO REPAIR A "SLOW AIR LEAK ON PASSENGER REAR TIRE". STORE CALLED STATING THAT "PIECE OF METAL HAD DAMAGED" TIRE AND THE OTHER THREE TIRES "HAD A SIDEWALL BUBBLE FROM HITTING POTHOLES'. WE LIVE IN A SOUTHERN SUBURBAN AREA & HAVE NOT HAD ANY MAJOR I https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-997886 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WITH A POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT. UPON TAKEOFF VEHICLE WENT INTO "LOW POWER" MODE. VEHICLE THEN BECAME A HAZARD DUE TO SLOW ACCELERATION AND NOT BEING ABLE TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY IN A SAFE MANNER DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS HAD A NEW TURBO/WASTE GATE ASSEMBLY INSTALLED BUT STILL GOES INTO LOW POWER MODE WITHOUT WARNING. NO CHECK ENGINE L https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-997887 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WITH A POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT. UPON TAKEOFF VEHICLE WENT INTO "LOW POWER" MODE. VEHICLE THEN BECAME A HAZARD DUE TO SLOW ACCELERATION AND NOT BEING ABLE TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY IN A SAFE MANNER DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS HAD A NEW TURBO/WASTE GATE ASSEMBLY INSTALLED BUT STILL GOES INTO LOW POWER MODE WITHOUT WARNING. NO CHECK ENGINE L https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-932899 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE 'DIED' (VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER) WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I HAD TO PULL VEHICLE OVER ON SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER ASSISTANCE STEERING OR BRAKING. BROUGH IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE 8/8/12, STALLED TWO MORE TIMES WHILE ENROUTE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A FAILED CAMSHAFT SENSOR. I LOOKED UP ALL SAFETY RECALLS ON VEHICLE, AND FOUND ONE FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN 2008. I WAS T https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-932900 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE 'DIED' (VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER) WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I HAD TO PULL VEHICLE OVER ON SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER ASSISTANCE STEERING OR BRAKING. BROUGH IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE 8/8/12, STALLED TWO MORE TIMES WHILE ENROUTE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A FAILED CAMSHAFT SENSOR. I LOOKED UP ALL SAFETY RECALLS ON VEHICLE, AND FOUND ONE FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN 2008. I WAS T https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-893354 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ R320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT OVERHEATED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT, AND THE CONTACTS LEG WAS BURNED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE A BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-r320#complaint-864377 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT SEVERAL TIMES HAS THE AIRMATIC SUSPENSION EXPLODED ON MY MERCEDES R 320 CDI. ONE TIME IN HIGH SPEED. THE CAR WAS UNSTABLE UNDER BRAKING AND THE NOISE OF THE EXPLOSION WAS DANGEROUS. *TR