Mercedes-Benz R320 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz R320 years to avoid are 2009, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2013 is the cleanest year on record.
23
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2006–2013
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
R320 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 2 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every R320 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2010avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009avoid | 2 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz R320 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the R320 years to avoid are 2009, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2013.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz R320?
By complaint volume, 2013 has the cleanest NHTSA record among R320 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz R320 have?
Across all model years, the R320 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.