WHEN I WOKE UP MY CAR WAS LEANING TO ONE SIDE (THE RIGHT SIDE)...COUPLE OF TIMES THE RED LIGHT (STOP CAR TOO LOW COMES ON) AND I HAVE TO STOP IN A SAFE AREA OF COURSE, BUT THIS IS SCARY WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR YOUNG KIDS WITH YOU... THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING OVER 45 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. *TR
2007 mercedes-benz R-Class suspension problems
moderate 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
THE REAR SUSPENSION BEGAN TO PRODUCE A HISSING NOISE UPON PARKING. THE NEXT TIME WHILE DRIVING A LOUD RELEASE OF AIR WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND THE REAR END OF THE CAR SLAMMED TO THE GROUND. NOW I HAVE TO HAVE THE REAR SUSPENSION REPLACED. THIS SUDDEN FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY IN UNFAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS, COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. REPORT…
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, A DASHBOARD INDICATOR DISPLAYED "CAR TOO LOW". WE PULLED OVER AND THE REAR END OF THE CAR WAS SITTING AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. IT WAS CLEAR THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SUPPORTED SUSPENSION. ON RESTARTING, THE CAR ROSE AND WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO OUR DESTINATION. THE CAR THEN, WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY HAD THIS PROBLEM. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE AN…
I NOTICED MY CAR LEANING TO THE LEFT SIDE AS I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM ERRANDS. NO WARNING INDICATOR CAME ON. I WAS CONCERNED MAKING TURNS IN THIS SITUATION BUT MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE IT WAS OBVIOUSLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. AFTER REPLACING THE SUSPENSION AIR COMPRESSOR 3 MONTHS EARLIER, I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION AIR BAG HAD FAILED. MERCEDES …
AFTER REPLACING THE LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION AIRBAG THE DAY BEFORE, I NOTICED MY CAR LEANING TO THE RIGHT SIDE AS I GOT INTO IT AFTER USING IT ONCE AFTER BEING REPAIRED. NO WARNING INDICATOR CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE CAR. I WAS CONCERNED MAKING TURNS IN THIS SITUATION BUT MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE IT WAS OBVIOUSLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. AFTER REPLACING THE SUSPEN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS LEANING TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUT AND THE AIR SPRING FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SUSPENSION KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,…
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2007 mercedes-benz R-Class?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 19 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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