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Mercedes-Benz R350
Report: Camshaft Adjuster Solenoid Failure
Mercedes-Benz R350 Problem
Model Years Affected: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Average Mileage: 67,214 mi (28,900 mi - 120,000 mi)
The camshaft adjuster solenoid (which is related to the variable valve timing system) may fail or timing chain/balance shaft components may wear, resulting in illumination of the Check Engine Light and various drivability issues. Mercedes-Benz has released a service bulletin outlining specific repair instructions depending on fault codes stored.
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Visitor, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350, 75,000 mi
Check engine light came with codes 0060 and 0272 which according to my certified Mercedes mechanic and the report show to me from Mercedes that I have worn sprocket on my crank due the metal timing chain getting lose. One of the reason I purchased this car is that it had a metal timing chain that should last at least 200k miles. Now it's going to cost $2500 to get it replaced. This is absurd. I could have bought a Chevy Tahoe for half the price and never had this problem. I expected more from Mercedes than this. Sadly enough, I was looking at an e350 for my self.....not any more. Lexus here I come....
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joservazquez, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350, 106,000 miRookie
Camshaft adjuster solenoid both sides. Mercedes Benz need to be responsible for this repair is apparent that this is a manufacture issue... Take your vehicle to the MB dealer near you.. call them with your Vin number and ask for an appointment to repair this.. there is a service campaing that came out in July 2012 to repair this problem... The dealers will fix this for free.. is similar to a recall... Good Luck everyone..
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Visitor, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350, 56,000 mi
The check engine light just appeared and now I have the same problem. I called Customer Service at MBUSA.com and basically it's too bad so sad. They do not seem to think that there is a problem. Obviously there still is a problem. I was told that MB manufactors this part.
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monicathun, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 94,000 miRookie
This car been brought to the dealership many times to fix this issues but still has not been resolved. Very frustrated. Engine light comes on cus the chamshaft sensor,tail light comes on, passenger air bag enables,transmission shift jerky
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Visitor, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350, 45,000 mi
check engine "on" code P0025 .start and running ok.
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215user, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 60,000 miRookie
same exact problem, I hope they recall all the cars or extended warranty for this problen that affect the engine, I called the manufacture and I was told that if we all take it to a certified dealer and all the problem match are a like have the dealer or called back the manufacture and they will open a case to investigate in order to post a recall why dont we get that started? if you alreday called the manufacture and reported it please share your exact error code so we can all use the same to report it to the master ticket
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jazystorm, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350, 49,408 miRookie
camshaft adjuster solenoid failure both sides.
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Visitor, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350, 47,000 mi
check engine "on" code P0025
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Visitor, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350, 75,000 mi
Same problem here, I have a GL450. Engine light on requested me to replace two camshafter sensors. I replaced. the light is still on after I restart the car. MB must recall the car.
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Visitor, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350, 56,000 mi
Check engine light illuminating periodically for 3 weeks, then continously for 1 week. Diagnosis: all 4 cam shaft magnets must be replaced.
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