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Mercedes-Benz R-Class Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints across 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006–2007). The most-complained-about year is 2007.

5
safety recalls, all years
6
owner complaints, all years
2006
year with most recalls
2007
year with most complaints

Pick your Mercedes-Benz R-Class model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class34
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class42

What Mercedes-Benz R-Class owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.

All Mercedes-Benz R-Class recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz R-Class, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Electrical system

    NHTSA 08V303000 Reported 404 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration number…

    Remedy: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  2. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 08V006000 Reported 9,004 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  3. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 06V495000 Reported 1,570 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal might not have been fully fastened to its mounting studs.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the mounting nuts of the accelerator pedal. The recall began on january 16, 2007. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Model years: 2007

  4. Starter assembly (electrical system)

    NHTSA 06V098000 Reported 7,000 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    On certain passenger vehicles, the starter wiring harness may be routed incorrectly. This routing could lead to chafing of the protective sleeve covering the starter wiring harness at the engine mount cover.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and where necessary, correct, the routing of the wiring harness. In the case of wear, the protective sleeve, and if necessary, the starter wiring harness, will be replaced. The recall began on may…

    Model years: 2006

  5. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 06V101000 Reported 2,500 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    On certain passenger vehicles, during the production process, the threads in the nut used to secure the seat belt buckle in a limited number of second row seats may be missing. The absence of the screw threads results in an incomplete connection of the buckle to the seat.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the nut is missing and replace the seat if necessary free of charge. The recall began on may 3, 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

    Model years: 2006

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.