Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz R350

Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz R350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2014

Manifold issues.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2012

This vehicle has a balance shaft and intake manifold issue as well as a air suspension problem. Both problems are a manufacture defect that is common in other mb R350 vehicles. Mb accepts that this vehicle model have a conglomerate of problems and is not taking responsibility to create a recall. This vehicle is always maintain and service by an authorized mb dealer and they insure that in any of the previous services the diagnosis was never identified or mention. The low suspension is a safety issue that may cause the wheels to rub against the fenders and cause driver to loose control. The balance shaft may cause the engine to loose power and create a rear ending crash.


Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz R350

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
2
Loud Engine Noise problems
1
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
1
Radiator Hose problems
1


R350 Service Bulletins
R350 Defect Investigations