2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2001

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2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (0%)

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2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (10%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Oregon, United States
- Jan 2011
Jan 2011

116000 mi

US $130
Replaced window control unit 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2018
Oct 2013

102200 mi

US $4900
Transmission leaking Suspension repaired Tune up Breaks valve cover leaks Water pump 
Sep 2014

107000 mi

US $1000
oil leaks. Valve cover gaskets 
Dec 2014

107000 mi

US $800
shocks and alignment 
Jun 2015

107000 mi
replaced cracked windshield washer tank 
Sep 2017

149370 mi

US $400
Address valve cover leaks partially successful. 
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Idaho, United States
Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

172000 mi

US $500
All Activity Module failed, needed replacement and reprogramming. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
Jul 2014

128300 mi

US $800
A pillar trim cover came loose rear gate no longer locks with remote AC condenser no longer working. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Netherlands
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

141980 mi

€300
replaced 2 broken bulbs inside the cockpit odometer (dash) 
Mar 2019

145700 mi

€100
Dissassembled intake manifold wich was leaking boost and oil. Removed butterflyvalves, pluged holes with m16 bolts. Assembled it and mounted it back on the car. Cleaned the intake-side of the engine from the gunk that build up there while the intake was off. ...Its a pain-in-the-ass-job because no space 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Repair Histories

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