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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4JGCB65E17A053479 · Checked Aug 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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4JGCB65E17A•••••• 2007 Mercedes Benz R350

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33on the model
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Most reported Suspension 5 Air Bags 1

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Suspension Nov 2014
The rear suspension began to produce a hissing noise upon parking. The next time while driving a loud release of air was heard coming from the rear passenger side and the rear end of the car slammed to the ground. Now I have to have the rear suspension replaced. This sudden…
Suspension Oct 2013
After replacing the left side suspension airbag the day before, I noticed my car leaning to the right side as I got into it after using it once after being repaired. No warning indicator came on when I started the car. I was concerned making turns in this situation but managed…
Suspension Oct 2013
I noticed my car leaning to the left side as I was returning home from errands. No warning indicator came on. I was concerned making turns in this situation but managed to make it home. I brought the car in for service because it was obviously unsafe to drive. After replacing…
Suspension Aug 2013
While driving down the highway, a dashboard indicator displayed "car too low". We pulled over and the rear end of the car was sitting as low as possible. It was clear that there was a problem with the air bag supported suspension. On restarting, the car rose and we were able to…
Suspension Oct 2012
I just bought this car in october, 2012. One morning I noticed that it was leaning on the right passenger side. I took it back to the dealership I bought it from. They stated that it was the air bags??/suspension? Their mechanic supposedly fixed it! On 1/4/2013, I noticed that…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4JGCB65E17A053479 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.