2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550
The 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM.
Recalls for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550, potentially affecting up to 1,050,882 vehicles.
Recall 22V315000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 350,294 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Consequence: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...
View full details →Recall 22V315000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 350,294 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Consequence: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...
View full details →Recall 22V315000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 350,294 vehicles affected
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Consequence: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550.
Safety Rating for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ R550
- 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R550 (current)
Other MERCEDES-BENZ Models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES-BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints