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We buy Mercedes-Benz R-Classs from every year, 2006–2013, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class by year
The R-Class is a SUV sold from 2006–2013 with engines including 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 31 recalls and 289 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 R-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 6 | 128 |
| 2007 R-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 12–21 | 5 | 67 |
| 2008 R-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 16–21 | 5 | 38 |
| 2009 R-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 3 | 17 |
| 2010 R-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 3 | 13 |
| 2011 R-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 5 | 18 |
| 2012 R-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 | 3 | 8 |
| 2013 R-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 | 1 | 0 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz R-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your R-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz R-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz R-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete R-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mercedes-Benz R-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2006–2013), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz R-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2006 R-Class (128). Across all years, the most-reported components were suspension, electrical system and engine.
Which Mercedes-Benz R-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2006 R-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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