MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mercedes-Benz R350

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2009 Mercedes-Benz R350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:24.289Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 99 complaints 2006 2007: 47 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 15 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012
2006: 99 complaints 2006 2007: 47 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 15 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012
2006: 99 complaints 2006 2007: 47 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 15 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012

2009: 15 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200699
200747
200835
200915
201013
201118
20128

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

8 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

We received a recall in February 2016 and still there are no replacements available. Why send a recall with no possible resolution? I guess we just cross our fingers and hope?

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-09

There is a recall notice feb 11, 2016 and to date I have not =been contacted about replacement of the defective air bag. What do I do

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02

Takata recall, no remedy from mercedes as of yet

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30

Visibility

2 of 15 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

Visibility/wiper

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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My family and I were driving home from vacation on interstate 95 north. There was a heavy downpour of rain, and in the midst of all that rain, the windshield wipers cease to operate. We began to panic because the rain was so heavy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-07

Structure

1 of 15 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Seats

1 of 15 total reports mentions: seats.

Show complaint excerpts

Wife is disabled with a back injury lumbar support has failed 4 times in 7 months part was finally ordered from germany and the item seems fixed whining noise comes from under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-06

Also filed under Electrical system

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-10-18Air bags16V081000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.

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  2. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  3. R
    2022-06-30Service brakes, hydraulic22V315000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

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    2024-05-24Service brakes, hydraulic24V298000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Mercedes-Benz R350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 24V298000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R350 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R350 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.