Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz R350

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz R350. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz R350


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz R350

The Exterior Lighting problem

Rear light modules (tail, reverse, brake, signal) keeps on failing. Dealer quotes initially $200 to fix/rewire but then goes up to $800 to replace ecu. This is frustrating as this is drving hazard, owners are left without much choice.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz R350. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the taillights failed. The exterior light warning light was also illuminated, indicating that the brake lights were nonfunctional.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Our 2006 R350 had all the tail lights burn out at the same time resulting in a safety issue. There appears to be a common issue with this model and year with a wire harness that controls the rear brake lights. When this harness fails the tail lights stop working.   Read details...


Exterior Lighting related problems in other Mercedes Benz R350 model year vehicles:



R350 Service Bulletins
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