2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Engine cooling Problems

“My car has always been service by mercedes dealership. I barely drive my R350 mercedes. My check engine light came on and I was told that my balance shaft and intake manifold needed to be replaced. The dealer said its a common problem that occur with the 2006 and they are not sure why its not a recall.”

“My engine warning light came on. I was told that the strut had gone bad and the cam in the engine went bad. I was told by the dealership that is normal in the 06 R350 and they are not sure why it hasn't been a recall. Im upset because im viewing your website and other sites that are design for other owners with the same vehicles and they are showing the same problems.. What will it take to get a recall on this before someone gets hurt.”

“My 2006 mercedes benz R350 was diagnosed with a counter balance shaft/gear problem. It has 85000 miles... Which doesn't seem like a lot for a car that is 5 years old and supposed to last forever. Plus I have maintained the car with oil changes, tires, etc and am the original owner. I see on line that there is a class action suit pending . I believe a $5000 repair is way too much and the company should take responsibility.”

“On september 19, 2010 I started up my vehicle and notice a check engine light appears on my dashboard. I drove the vehicle for two more days and the light disappeared. And then on the fourth day the light appear again. I immediately contact the mercedes benz service and asked the about the check engine light. I was informed not to panic it's probably the gas cap not properly on or since I was away for one week and my vehicle was parked in the garage maybe that is why the check engine light is on. …”

“Check engine light came on, took the car to my mechanic that works on foreign cars, he informed me that my drive cam shaft is retarded basically stating that my sprockets that hold the timing belt are worn down, I am also loosing compression. I took it to the mercedes dealership and they told me they will goodwill the repair if that is really what is wrong with it. They however proceeded to tell me that your car has almost 100,000 miles on it, so it may just be the timing belt is worn down.(they will try anything to get out of the repair). …”