Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| TB-82-10-632 | 01/23/2009 | TB-82-10-632A | 10028025 | Mercedes: stop/tail light not illuminating with dtcs 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 or 9136. *pe updated 5/13/09. *pe | 02/27/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 12/20/2011 | |||
| Rear light modules (tail, reverse, brake, signal) keeps on failing. dealer quotes initially $200 to fix/rewire but then goes up to $800 to replace ecu. this is frustrating as this is drving hazard, owners are left without much choice. i have seen multiple complaints of the same issue so mb should already know that this problem exists and be honest upfront about it. i hope nobody gets hurt if the lights fail while driving this model/brand. | |||
| 11/10/2010 | 65000 | ||
| On my 2006 mercedez benz r350, the rear breaklights and tail lights regularly fail to eluminate. the lights are very inconsistent and when they fail a back-up substitute light comes on. a message appears on the dash indicating that the substitute lights are on. after changing the bulbs numerous times, i was told by a mechanic at mercedes that the contact may be worn out. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | 33106 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz r350. while starting his vehicle he noticed both right and left exterior tail lights were out. there was a warning light that illuminated showing that both right and left exterior tail lights including the brake lights have failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the wiring harness at a cost to him of $184. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 33,106.-mw | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz r350. while driving approxiametly 55 mph the contact stated the break light on his vehicle did not turn on . also there was a warning light that illuminated informing the contact the tail lights were not functioning. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a wiring problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,000.ds | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 35000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz r350. while driving approxiametly 55 mph the contact stated the break light on his vehicle did not turn on . also there was a warning light that illuminated informing the contact the tail lights were not functioning. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a wiring problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,000.ds | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 35000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz r350. while driving approxiametly 55 mph the contact stated the break light on his vehicle did not turn on . also there was a warning light that illuminated informing the contact the tail lights were not functioning. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a wiring problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,000.ds | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 35000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 36900 | 1 | |
| Headlamps shine too close to car. only shine 40-50 feet out to the front and at night, especially in rain, you absolutely cannot see the road or hazards in it, such as deer. *tr | |||