Power Train Related Problems of the 2007 Mercedes Benz R Class

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2007 Mercedes Benz R Class.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz R Class

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
1
Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems
1

Automatic Transmission Control Module problem #1

A 2 month old 2007 mercedes r320 cdi rear tire explodes in private driveway on January 20, 2007 during a colorado blizzard. The car was purchased new from mercedes of colorado springs. We have found out by a forensic expert that a defect in the car caused the explosion. A defective mercedes "4matic" system caused the rear tire to explode causing $25,000 in car damage and $1500 damage to home. The mercedes dealer claimed it was our fault, but the forensic tire expert we hired has found that the car is defective. . Read more...

Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem #2

A 2 month old 2007 mercedes r320 cdi rear tire explodes in private driveway on January 20, 2007 during a colorado blizzard. The car was purchased new from mercedes of colorado springs. We have found out by a forensic expert that a defect in the car caused the explosion. A defective mercedes "4matic" system caused the rear tire to explode causing $25,000 in car damage and $1500 damage to home. The mercedes dealer claimed it was our fault, but the forensic tire expert we hired has found that the car is defective. . Read more...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz R Class model year vehicles:



R Class Service Bulletins
R Class Safety Recalls