2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 Engine Problems

“This vehicle has a balance shaft and intake manifold issue as well as a air suspension problem. Both problems are a manufacture defect that is common in other mb R350 vehicles. Mb accepts that this vehicle model have a conglomerate of problems and is not taking responsibility to create a recall. This vehicle is always maintain and service by an authorized mb dealer and they insure that in any of the previous services the diagnosis was never identified or mention. The low suspension is a safety issue that may cause the wheels to rub against the fenders and cause driver to loose control. …”

“The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine made a loud noise and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced due to a faulty balance shaft. The engine was replaced, but the failure recurred within a couple of weeks. The vehicle was towed to another Mercedes-Benz mechanic where the engine was replaced again, but the failure recurred after a couple of days. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic and the engine was replaced a third time. …”