Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 033008 | 04/24/2008 | SB-03-30-08E | 10022893 | Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj | 10/03/2007 |
| 2007040003 | 04/01/2007 | 10021575 | Replace engine oil filler neck seal. *kb | 06/06/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| SB-2008070002 | 08/01/2008 | 10028026 | Mercedes: replace v belt upper guide pulley. the v belt upper guide pulley optimized for noise reduction is available. the dealer will replace upper guide pulley at the next workshop visit. *pe | 02/27/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 2007020004 | 06/01/2007 | 10022553 | Install support for intake manifold switchover flap (m156 engine). *kb | 08/20/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/28/2013 | 51000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz r350. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer where the dealer stated that the engine was operating at half power and that the down shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 51,000. mah | |||
| 02/28/2013 | 51000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mercedes r350. the contact stated that check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated that only half of the engine was at full power. the vehicle had not stalled because of the failure, but the down shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 51,000.rl | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/18/2012 | 127000 | ||
| I was driving home and the r350 jerked and then slowed down and would not shift gears, stayed on first gear all through my ride home. the car started in the morning but again would not shift gears and no warning light showed on the dash board. i have taken it to the dealer shop where i bought it in va and i am awaiting the verdict. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | |||
| The check engine light came on and soon the car began to have trouble starting. i then began sputtering while driving. mercedes dealer informed us that the balance shaft had failed and needed to be replaced. this repair would cost close to $6,000. i have seen that this is a very common complaint, almost as if it is to be expected. i also see that there is a class action lawsuit that was filed in 2010. this poses a safety problem when i drive my children, and i cannot afford to pay the repair bill. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 54109 | ||
| My 2007 mercedes r350 has been diagnosed with engine balance shaft problem and the dealer has recommended to replace balance shaft (engine balance shaft). the mileage on my car is 54109 miles and is less than 5 yrs old. the dealer is quoting $5300 + taxes for this issue. after searching on the internet, came across many many others who have/had the same issue with various mercedes models specifically with engines m272 and m273. also a class action lawsuit has been filed on 10/5/2010 in the state of new jersey whose link is http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/10/07/mercedes.pdf . mercedes has also release instructions for this specific problem to the dealer mechanics of how to repair this as it has been happening with m272 and m273 engines. | |||