2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,150 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering is difficult to turn while at low RPM or at standstill. Steering turns easily while RPM is >800. This is an ongoing problem with mercedes r-class and m-class. Power steering pump needs to be recalled and replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10515397, filed 2013-06, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz R350. While driving, the contact heard loud rattling noises coming from various parts of the vehicle, especially the steering wheel. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the steering column cup. The following day, he heard the rattling noise again and the sun roof malfunctioned. Initially, the dealer would not return his phone calls, however, they finally offered to retrieve his vehicle. The powertrain and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 1,700 and failure mileage was 300.”
NHTSA complaint #10204385, filed 2007-09, 300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10052151Apr 24, 2013Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking…
- 10044181Mar 12, 2012Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
- 10020460Dec 4, 2008Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
- 10028646Dec 2, 2008Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. When turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. This may be emanating from the bearing and…
- 10028645Dec 2, 2008Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. Models 164…
- 10025648Apr 22, 2008Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350
16 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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