Mercedes Benz R350 owners have reported 2 problems related to tail light switch (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. It is my impression that many drivers now have no idea if their tail lights are on or off at any given time. I think there is a serous national issue, especially around dawn and dusk, w/ respect to seeing the back ends of other vehicles. Nhtsa should consider requiring auto manufacturers to include dashboard indicators showing the driver exactly the status of both front and rear lights illumination (or not) at all times.
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all problems of the 2011 Mercedes Benz R350
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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. Mercedes knows about the issue and has a TSB on it, but will not cover repairs if the vehicle is not under warranty. There are multiple complaints on online mercedes forums regarding this defect.
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all problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz R350
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems | |
| Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problems |