Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz R500 complaints by model year
2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 recalls (2)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500?
The fuel & propulsion system — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (1) and suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500, the most recent from April 26, 2024 (vacuum). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2007 Mercedes-Benz R500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 154,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.