Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz R350

Mercedes Benz R350 owners have reported 10 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz R350


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercedes Benz R350

The Exterior Lighting problem

Electrical wiring around headlamps is crumbling and exposing large lengths of bare wires, with up to about 6" of copper wiring exposed in the engine compartment. I replaced a burned out halogen headlamp in June, the other one in August, and the first one went out again about a week ago (and   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

Please note: this is not a specific complaint about my vehicle. It is calling to light an issue common to most or all vehicles on the road. Because there are now so many options for lighting, e. G. Headlamps, daytime running lights, etc.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problem

Hi, I have a R350 2007 year and I have an issue with the right side headlight, the lens inside the lens turned foggy and because of that I am not able to drive in the night, there is no proper beam from that headlight.   Read details...




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