2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,533miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350, 3% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,533 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.
“06 april 2008 ' vehicle leased from hoehn motors, carlsbad, ca roughly january 2009 to present ' transmission slips (changes gears unexpectedly) on several occasions. Unable to reproduce reliably, so we did not bring the car in or report. 10 april 2009 ' (mileage 17533) vehicle suddenly loses power under operation. Esp light is on. Vehicle coasts to a stop. Vehicle towed to mercedes benz of laguna niguel. Dealership cannot reproduce problem, but finds esp software is old. Dealer updates esp software. 29 july 2009 ' (mileage 22399) loud clanging and grinding noise while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299060, filed 2010-01, 17,533 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…
- 10023863Nov 1, 2007Models ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550, r350, r500, r63, r320 - model year 2008 -- update engine control module software -- check transmission control…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350
12 complaintsSteering
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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