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SuspensionPart report

2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 Suspension Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
34%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350, 34% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10475739, filed 2012-09, 107,000 miles

“I see I have recalls for the back hatch door and some suspension recalls electrical also air rising system for a 2008 are 350 mercedes I call the syracuse new york dealer and they said it is not up for recalls but this is how I found out it was up for recalls.”

NHTSA complaint #11328883, filed 2020-06

“I drove to work with no problems. However; returning I started car and could hear a slight sound. I immediately noticed that the car rising sign was illuminated and I waited for car to rise. The car failed to rise and was sitting so low to tires that I could not drive and had to be towed home. At home I tried again to see if car would rise and again it failed. In addition to the ABS break sign being illuminated as well. The message on dash stated to contact dealership for service. My mileage is at132,051.”

NHTSA complaint #11465851, filed 2022-05

“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz R350. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally leaned to the left. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection, who located the failure at the air suspensions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 43,000. Updated 09/05/14 updated 12/3/2014”

NHTSA complaint #10616717, filed 2014-07, 43,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz R350. The contact stated that the vehicle was inclining on the passenger side. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,513.”

NHTSA complaint #10775389, filed 2015-09, 97,513 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201018%
20081234%
20071634%
20062626%

Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350

Steering
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology