2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 has a Complaint Index of 17, ranking 6th worst out of 7 model years, but its verdict is capped at Caution because of two Do Not Drive brake recalls. Airbags are the top complaint area with 7 complaints, or 54% of the total.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #6 of 7 R350 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 13
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- 2 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 19 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags7 (54%)
- Brakes4 (31%)
- Engine2 (15%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags deploy unexpectedly on the side after minor road impacts like hitting a pothole, with no visible vehicle damage.
- Owners report waiting extended periods for Takata airbag recall parts, with no clear repair timeline for years after notification.
- The engine stalls without warning at low speeds (20 to 30 mph), sometimes with the check engine light illuminating, and can be difficult to restart reliably.
- Brake pedals become stiff after extended driving, sometimes accompanied by a squishing or knocking sound at low speeds and an illuminated brake warning light.
- A faulty brake booster was diagnosed in at least one case after the brake pedal became stiff and hard to depress.
- Owners describe long delays getting the Do Not Drive brake recall repair completed at dealerships, including no available appointments for weeks.
2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V298000Apr 26, 2024Brakes15,604 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
- NHTSA 22V315000May 9, 2022Brakes350,294 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Risk: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
- NHTSA 16V081000Feb 11, 2016Airbags711,159 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 19 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other R350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 R350 has a Complaint Index of 17, the second-lowest among the 7 model years with data. However, it carries a Caution verdict because two of its three recalls are Do Not Drive brake campaigns.
- Does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2010 R350: two Do Not Drive brake recalls related to corrosion from moisture accumulation, and one airbag recall tied to Takata inflators.
- What is the most common problem with the 2010 R350?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 7 of 13 complaints (54%), including Takata recall delays and unexpected side airbag deployment.
- How does the 2010 R350 compare to other model years?
- The 2010 R350 ranks 6th worst out of 7 years by Complaint Index (17), well below the 2006 model's index of 100, but no year of the R350 in this data earns a Good or Best verdict.