2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350, 11% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,650 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.
“I have a 2007 R350 81,000 AC blow motor went out. Had car serviced check engine light came on within 100 miles. Took car back to repair shop he said car reads it running too rich. Reset switch check engine light came back o within 10 miles again. Car seems to be pulling once I've slowed down as if it wants to go faster. My codes read p21 88. Help!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10407379, filed 2011-06, 81,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate. While shifting gears, the vehicle violently lunged forward without warning. The accelerator pedal was engaged with force; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10959031, filed 2017-03, 138,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 11025648Nov 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11019018May 21, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013298Jan 16, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 10135653Oct 27, 2014Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
- 10135649Oct 23, 2014Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
- 10044200Apr 2, 2012Xentry: mercedes benz: grunting/creaking sound from the area of the front axle when braking, driving over surface undulations, negotiating tight corners, or while maneuvering…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350
16 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
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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