Mercedes-Benz R-Class reliability
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 30.1% of 2,308 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
12 DVSA recalls for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Fix: Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.
Recalled models: R CLASS · 218 vehicles
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Fix: Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.
Recalled models: R CLASS · 6,442 vehicles
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Fix: Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.
Recalled models: R CLASS · 1,631 vehicles
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing
The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
Fix: Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.
Recalled models: R CLASS · 31,666 vehicles
The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time
The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.
Fix: Replace the driver�s airbag.
Recalled models: R CLASS · 108,486 vehicles
The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time
The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.
Fix: Replace the driver�s airbag
Recalled models: R CLASS · 61 vehicles
Fuel may leak
Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.
Fix: Check filter and replace as necessary.
Recalled models: R CLASS · 22,298 vehicles
Fuel may leak
Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.
Recalled models: R CLASS · 2,972 vehicles
Engine could lose power.
The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor
Recalled models: R CLASS · 19,331 vehicles
Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected
Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit
Recalled models: R CLASS · 72 vehicles
Risk of electrical short circuit
The routing of the stater motor wiring harness may be incorrect with the attendant risk of a short circuit occurring.
Fix: Recall vehicles and check the routing of the subject wiring harness taking corrective action as necessary.
Recalled models: R CLASS · 50 vehicles
Seat belt may de-latch
Excessive side movement within the driver's seat belt buckle may cause the seat belt to de-latch.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject seat belt buckle checked for excessive side movement. The buckle will be replaced if excessive movement is evident.
Recalled models: R CLASS · 67 vehicles
Checking a Mercedes-Benz R-Class before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.