2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
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.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving car the check engine light came on and started running very rough. I took it to the dealer where they told me it was some sort of balance shaft/cam gear problem. They said it was a terri”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 4, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling
“What i thought was a bug biting my rear side, ending up being the seat on fire! I had turned on the seat warmer and not even a minute or two later, the wire in the seat was on fire when i pulled over”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2011 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (R320 CDI 4matic, R350 4matic, R500 4matic, R63 AMG). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 11–19 / 15–26 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/3.5/5/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7); Automatic 7-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz R-Class model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz R-Class model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 3 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
How do I know if my 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V495000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.