turbocharged 228hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201537180 miC $2000 | replace ignition switch | ||
Jan 201637580 miC $500 | Radio reporting that it detected theft and is shutting down. Lane assist stop working after the vehicle was used for towing. Two radar sensors were replaced. | ||
Apr 201658480 miC $600 | Check engine light went on. Determine that is air intake sensor and that either the sensor is faulty or intake control valve does not function correctly. | ||
Jun 201776880 miC $2700 | Lane assist sensors were faulty. Shutdown whole electrical system. Replaced by MBC. Timing chain stretched because tensioner was faulty. replaced | ||
Jan 201886800 miC $5500 | need to replace intake sensors and valve that got stuck oil cooler leaked. need to replace seals |
turbocharged 228hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - May 2017 | |||
Jun 201558900 mi | Wiring harness was replaced, found by parking sensor and passenger mirror fault. I noticed this problem during the initial test drive. Only replicated once out of warranty. They paid half after I proved that it was on every service request. Heater on diesel fuel additive tank, and a signal light. Started when leaving dealer after wiring harness repair. Dealer says it's a new issue and a $1,300 part. Not ready for another expensive repair yet. | ||
Dec 201568200 miC $450 | Diesel exhaust fluid heater failed, Mercedes paid full cost of part, I paid labour. | ||
Mar 201787420 miC $2500 | 2 Parking modules from back bumper of truck. Failure causes a Canbus fault from constant failure signals. Truck goes into limp home mode and all dash gauges fail, only 3 gears available, etc, etc. |
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Missouri, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 2021160000 miUS $120 | timing chain Replaced timing chain |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Arizona, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
Feb 201663000 miUS $3000 | Oil cooler leak |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Brunswick, Canada Dec 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Aug 20111984 mi | Replaced front oil seal and serpentine belt that failed due to oil contamination Oil leak from Turbo contaminated serpentine belt causing it to break | ||
Mar 201557040 mi | Blind spot warning system inoperative. Both rear sensors replaced | ||
Oct 201564660 mi | Check engine light on. Right sensor now bad as well Oil cooler leaking, seals replaced Sensor replaced | ||
Jan 201669320 mi | Slow coolant leak. A hose was incorrectly re-installed after an earlier repair. | ||
Feb 201670920 mi | Blind spot warning system failed...bad transmitters | ||
Sep 201681840 mi | Rattle on startup. Bad timing chain tensioner. Tensioner replaced | ||
Feb 201788040 mi | Senders for blind spot warning system failed again | ||
May 201789280 mi | CEL on in dash, required NOx sensor and catalytic converter |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Arkansas, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201675000 miUS $64 | headlamp out |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Minnesota, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201760000 miUS $150 | Replace tailgate struts |
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201755800 miC $2000 | Airmatic suspension pump gave up. Replaced. Also changed all fluids in the ML at the same time, hence the $2000 bill. Totally worth it. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Jersey, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jan 201319000 miUS $1 | New Comand Screen | ||
May 201665000 miUS $500 | Thermostat | ||
Dec 2021137000 miUS $4000 | CV boots, rear brakes, new tires Command System replaced |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Sweden Jan 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
May 201515860 mi | Door lock actuator passenger side was not working |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
May 201768000 miUS $479 | Replaced an oxygen sensor and oil change |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jan 201537300 mi | Thermostat failure | ||
Apr 201539200 mi | Blind spot sensor failure | ||
May 201655700 miUS $20 | Known flaw in ML taillight dsesign - google W164 taillight harness. do not have dealer fix...easy to do but definitely a design flaw | ||
Mar 201769000 miUS $150 | Blind spot sensor failed for the third time. Unsuccessful repair. | ||
Jun 201772000 mi | Infotainment screen has begun to fade and flicker. No repair done as it still works in its crippled state |
turbocharged 228hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Victoria, Australia - Apr 2011 | |||
Apr 201118600 mi | Replace steering angle sensor under warranty |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Mar 201558280 miC $2000 | Glow Plugs and Glow Plug module Engine Oil Cooler leaking |
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Brunswick, Canada Sep 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 201659520 miC $179 | Worn out seat belt connector relay |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
May 201450000 miUS $1708 | Replaced AdBlue Heater Element (Diesel engine) w/ tank. RS Preheater #164-471-11-75 |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jul 201451700 mi | Steering wheel position sensor - causing intermittent ESP light. | ||
Sep 201777000 mi | Replace heater blower motor |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Tennessee, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Nov 201427700 mi | Passenger side vent not working, dealer replaced parts. |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
Sep 201596720 mi | the valves for the air suspension had to be replaced |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201355000 mi | Rear seat belts did not retract properly, and were repaired. | ||
Apr 201571300 miUS $600 | Ignition switch was malfunctioning and was replaced. | ||
Feb 201689100 miUS $850 | Actuator for front passenger door electric lock malfunctioned and required replacement. But estimated cost was very high ($850), so decided to live with the problem. | ||
Oct 201699000 miUS $20 | Well known problem with ML series: brake light design is improperly grounded, causing system to improperly display "bulb out" message. Corrected using repair kit available from Mercedes. | ||
Dec 2021167000 miUS $500 | Replace faulty lift gate lock actuator | ||
May 2022170000 miUS $2000 | Replace water pump |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alabama, United States Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 | |||
Mar 2018119000 miUS $75 | The intake manifold tumble flap actuator lever broke and was replaced with an aftermarket metal piece. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Queensland, Australia Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201799820 miA $1500 | Key ignition module failed. Car would not start. Mechanical shop replaced ignition module with factory OEM unit which was shipped from Germany and programmed by Mercedes Benz factory to match vehicle keys and ECU immobolizer. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Hong Kong, China Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Sep 201528520 mi$5 | Rear Hatch cannot open probably! The opening and closing button not working same as the driver door hatch button. Shop told me the computer that control the hatch seems broken! Front Brake sensors broken causing it brake by itself!!! Almost caused me an heart attack!!! Engine making whinning sound end up discovered by shop are the engine pulleys need to be replaced same as the water pump and pulley! Windshielf wiper passenger side broken!!! |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States Mar 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
Feb 201437000 miUS $1500 | Keyless entry driver-side door handles failed and were replaced. Driver heated mirror failed and replaced. Passenger seatbelts won't retract and replaced. | ||
Apr 201438300 mi | Keyless Go handles failing |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Indiana, United States - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 201353000 miUS $500 | Rear Passenger Seatbelt would not retract. Replaced entire seatbelt. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201466000 mi | Rear tailight always gave error indication. Was a wiring issue. |
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
Apr 201353960 miC $1200 | Major engine job to fix an oil leak, partially covered by warranty. |
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
Apr 201586160 miC $140 | LED in rear tail light went out. a complete new assembly was the only answer | ||
Jun 201589280 mi | Rear main seal is leaking. Losent a quart in two months. | ||
Jan 201681220 mi | Still trying to diagnose the 18 faults. Looks like CDI computer. Replaced the Maf sensors but still hhave the same problem Wiring harness frayed at motor mount Both EKAS sensors defective, shutoff motor defective, EGR faulty and oil cooler seals changed, replaced ad blue tznk heater ( 2nd time in two years) |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Brazil May 2016 - May 2021 | |||
Apr 201670060 mi$100 | The tailgate/trunk was not closing. Removed the lock actuator, disassembly one of the mini 12v dc motors inside it and replace it. Now working fine. | ||
Feb 201768820 mi$10 | CDI Inlet Port Shut off motor making the car going to limp mode. Remove the connector plug and insert a 4.7kohms resistor so the computer thinks it is still connected. Problem solved but MPG raised about 10%. | ||
Jul 201772540 mi$300 | The tailgate/trunk not closing again. bought a new lock actuator and replace the entire part. | ||
Sep 201776880 mi$90 | Change shock absorbers |
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 201490000 miUS $1800 | Diesel Emission Fluid tank heater |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201643900 miUS $150 | Engine failed to start, it would crank but not start. NO CEL, NO Add Blue lights. Towed to shop, where it started, no error codes were noted. Issues could not be duplicated. | ||
Sep 201648000 miUS $480 | TPMS system, two of the sensors went out, replaced all four | ||
Nov 201762000 miUS $2200 | Diesel Exhust Fluid heater replacement. | ||
Dec 2021103000 miUS $2226 | Front Break pads and Rotors with system flush |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Oct 201483700 mi | Door locks motors stopped working in 3 of the 4 doors |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 201360000 mi | Oil cooler seals leaking. Fixed under goodwill warranty work otherwise it would have cost $2200 |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201025010 miUS $1426 | Windshield replacement due to crack caused by passing truck $1,426.25; mostly paid by my insurance. | ||
Jan 201132477 mi | Previous repair (right front bearing) didn't fix problem; replaced left strut assembly Previous repair (right front bearing) didn't fix problem; replaced left strut assembly; replaced buttons at steering wheel due to squeaky noise. | ||
Apr 201127670 mi | Replaced right front bearing N/C;That took several attempts to fix until the correct item was determined. This would have been a really expensive repair for the owner if this would not have been covered by warranty. | ||
Jan 201232620 mi | lubricated squeaky shift paddles on steering column | ||
Apr 201235866 mi | NOx sensor replaced under warranty for the first time; regular cost including air cleaner turbo seal would have been $1,350.92. | ||
Sep 201242541 mi | Left rear central door lock inoperabel fixed under warranty; door lock assembly replaced; regular cost after 15% courtesy discount for 2nd repair of another door later was $834. | ||
May 201350843 mi | Auxiliary heater of AdBlue (Urea) tank diagnosed as defective; MBUSA claimed not covered under emissions control warranty though it would not have passed SMOG test. Dealer paid ~$2,200.- from a slush fund. | ||
Sep 201353277 miUS $834 | Right front door lock defective latch assembly; the 2nd on this car; first one fixed under warrant. MBUSA refused to cover anything as warranty had run out; dealer gave 15% discount - cost to me $834. | ||
Jul 201460028 miUS $1351 | NOx sensor replaced for 2nd time; also EGR Temperatur Sensor and air cleaner turbo seal replaced. $1,350.92 | ||
Sep 201456633 mi | NOx sensor replaced on April 5th, 2012 had shaken loose. Dealer fixed free of charge as it was their responsibility. | ||
Oct 201466241 miUS $1676 | Turbocharger Intake Shut-off Motor was defective; no spare parts in USA available; had to be imported from Germany. $1,675.89 | ||
Mar 201569000 miUS $504 | paid for Bad Glow Plug Control Module. In addition dealer fixed free of charge Turbo Pipe Gree O-Ring seal & V-ribbed belt. Engine oil leak and damage to belt caused by previous repair. | ||
Sep 201575000 mi | Temperature sensor upstream of turbo defective and replaced; $516.06 plus sales tax Replaced 3 engine mounts due to leaks; $1,778.38 plus sales tax | ||
Oct 201575500 mi | Vehicle lost power and went into limp home mode on freeway. Had to dive on emergency strip and reboot car at turnout. Car caused no other trouble. No error codes showed up when dealer tested; no charge. | ||
Mar 201681000 miUS $5384 | 2 collapsed air suspension front struts and defective air compressor; all replaced; slow leak on right strut caused left strut & compressor to fail. Tire wear due to consequent bad wheel alignment required 4 new tires not incl. in cost above Turbo inlet pipe seals replaced $186.01 plus sales tax Transfer case input shaft seal replaced and oil replenished $807.84 plus sales tax Backup camera & module finally replaced after years of haggling. Intermittent outages usually when humid or rainy; eat. cost $2,400. Yes, you read that right. MBUSA and dealer paid as problem 1st appeared during warranty period. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in South Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 201327000 mi | water leaked into the rearseat area of the car where computer piece got wet. Cars rear lights stayed on, front lights flashed continiously |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Iowa, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Dec 201372000 mi | Oil seal |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Mar 201599200 mi | Wheel bearing Door lock replaced |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Aug 201582460 miC $2100 | Check engine light came on, emission problem diagnosed. 2nd time adblue heater needed replacement |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201730000 miUS $500 | Blower motor had some issue |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Connecticut, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
Jan 2009 | Has about 14,000 miles. Back to dealer once to fix numerous small things: rear windshield wiper motor, right rear power window switch, rear seat belt retractor. What has been a nagging problem is the pollution control system. Has been back 4 times. |
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 | |||
Apr 2019120000 miUS $2300 | Rear air shocks | ||
Jan 2022143000 miUS $2000 | Front air shocks |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Washington, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201886000 miUS $50 | whining noise coming from power steering pump... replace reservoir | ||
Sep 201986000 miUS $200 | battery wouldn't hold charge |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Costa Rica May 2013 - Feb 2017 | |||
Feb 201443400 mi$2800 | Rear air springs replaced. Rear turn light led Passanger and driver lock doors were not working. | ||
Jun 201447120 mi$500 | Steering pump didn't work. Replaced for a new one. | ||
Jan 2015$2100 | Door attenuator didnt work | ||
Mar 201665720 mi$1000 | Some parts replaced |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
Mar 201844000 mi | Possible defective thermostat | ||
Jun 201845000 miUS $100 | door lock not functioning |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 201481200 miUS $670 | Rear right turnsignal LED array was burnt out. Part is integrated into taillight, requiring full tailight to be replaced | ||
Oct 201480500 miUS $60 | LCD screen started to develop lines and lose color, eventually become illegable. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Washington, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201349900 miUS $19 | Leakage in power steering fluid reservoir Broken clip related to trunk cover. | ||
Feb 201451000 mi | Replaced thermostat. | ||
May 201454300 mi | Replacing clips for tailgate interior panel. | ||
Sep 201460000 mi | Tailgate issue. Occasionally would not latch. Replaced latch. | ||
Dec 201461000 miUS $500 | Ignition coil. | ||
Nov 2017116000 miUS $800 | Power steering pump replaced |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
Sep 2016114000 miUS $50 | brake lights went several times in two months. Mercedes wants to sell you an expensive new unit. You need to find a mechanic who can clean the connection between socket and light. Mine got done for $50. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Quebec, Canada Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 201883700 miC $650 | wiper arms system |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
Aug 201369000 mi | AC temp senors needed replacing | ||
Sep 201485000 mi | AC not working consistently | ||
Apr 201592500 miUS $1300 | Water pump seal and bearings | ||
Sep 2015100000 mi | Ac would stop working intermittently in very hot weather |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Colorado, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201437000 miUS $836 | ignition would not sense the key fob. ignition starter switch was replaced. | ||
Aug 201752000 miUS $900 | thermostat needed replacing | ||
Sep 201753000 miUS $1400 | Both lock actuators on front doors needed replacing |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jun 201342000 mi | DVD draining battery | ||
Jul 201450000 mi | DVD was draining battery. Was not defective, just installed wrong when original DVD failed and was replaced by the dealer. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
Feb 201377500 mi | thermostat failed thermostat failed |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Nebraska, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jun 201447000 miUS $375 | Serpentine belt was worn and squealing intermittently Rear seatbelts would not completely retract. MB offered goodwill warranty for labor costs. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Missouri, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 2016US $320 | Thermostat. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Feb 201564100 miUS $250 | Replace thermostat. | ||
Aug 201680000 miUS $300 | Replaced Coil Springs | ||
Jun 2018100000 miUS $350 | Replaced camshaft sensor magnets to solve P016 problem, but to no avail. Likely causes either: Balance Shaft, Camshaft Adjusters, or Timing Chain. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201317900 miUS $650 | Basic oil & filter stop, brake calipers replaced, multi-point check & service recall. We wanted the truck checked from top to bottom. Great experience! | ||
Feb 201523000 mi | Auxillary battery replaced under warranty. We were alerted by a dash indicator. Mercedes also told us that the main, original battery would also need replacement soon, including resets, at a cost of $400 or so. | ||
Apr 201631000 mi | Ignition switch failed intermittently; we'd get a readout that key doesn't match the car. Then we'd turn it off, try it again, and eventually it would work. We got a loaner, told them no rush, and repair was warranty covered. | ||
Sep 201632000 mi | One of the headlight bulbs went out. Dealer replaced it for free as a courtesy. | ||
Feb 201735000 mi | CD deck won't eject discs, makes clicking noises for a few minutes on startup, needs replacement. New is expensive so getting a refurb from SoCal Mercedes, will replace myself. Radio works so no hurry. They replaced a headlight bulb for free | ||
Aug 201737244 miUS $839 | I installed a recon nav/audio but no way to unlock "anti-theft (AT) warning message." Neither dealer, Socal parts or YouTube told me to expect this. Dealer removes unit, obtains pin from their MB internal network, performs start-up to unlock AT, plus software update and coding! Pathetic. This cost $215. With headlight bulb, inspection, and "B service" total was $839. N/C to "renormalize" the operation of all windows since one of the rears was slow. | ||
Nov 201738000 miUS $380 | Right rear tire replaced. Could not be repaired with a plug so new tire fitted - road hazard warranty for the Continenals purchased 15K miles ago no longer in effect. Slow leak, onboard computer alerted us, dealer found a nail went through the inside sidewall. | ||
May 201838802 miUS $325 | Warning light showed one of the stop light bulbs had failed. Dealer found contacts burnt, with the other side near failure. Installed "stop light socket updates" and two new bulbs. Labor was 235 and parts were 64. | ||
Jun 201842500 miUS $322 | Left rear tire replaced, had been losing pressure for several months, so I just kept refilling it. | ||
Jan 201947291 miUS $1420 | Battery dead, jumped vehicle to get to dealer, replaced battery; Blower motor replaced (it kept running, drain for fresh air intake box clogged malice Front parking lamp bulb replaced. | ||
Aug 201952073 miUS $667 | "B" service + inspection. | ||
Aug 202057590 miUS $3997 | Driver's side window switch panel replaced; "1 year/10K Service" performed; Replace spark plugs; Replace front & rear brakes/rotors; Replace rear springs (one was cracked, was told we had to do both malice Replace all wiper blades; Inspection. |
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
Nov 201146060 mi | Power steering pump failed intermittingly while on a 2500kms. trip, very unsafe situation. | ||
Feb 201249680 mi | Steering shaft coupler to power steering gear seized completely when turning. Very dangerous and a recall is needed as this is common. | ||
Apr 201466120 miC $460 | Replaced auxiliary battery |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada - Dec 2009 | |||
Dec 200916740 mi | Third brake light replaced. Few LED bulbs stopped working. Replacement under warranty. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201224480 mi | Front end shake when driving >100 kph. Dealership balanced all 4 wheels. Mechanic could not test drive at highway speeds due to excessive traffic. Owner still found shake at highway speeds. Return trip planned. | ||
Jun 201363240 miC $850 | Rear tailgate would not open electrically only manually. Replaced latch and lever mechanism + 2.5 hrs labour. | ||
Jul 201365340 miC $950 | rear door hatch would not open. Dealership replaced solenoid under warranty and charged for new latch and arm to inflate customer cost, $825. Engine trouble light. Code stated fuel cutoff solenoid defective / required replacement. Reset it, $125. Factory Warranty not honoured by dealership. Found dealership double dipping on warranty. Charging warranty and customer for same repairs. | ||
Oct 201372900 miC $455 | Fuel cut off solenoid engine error. No output voltage. Solenoid replaced. | ||
May 201493620 mi | Slipping when shifting 1-2, 2-3 Shudder when shifting 3-4, 5-6 Shudder when shifting 1-2. New transmission installed, rebuilt torque converter. | ||
Jun 201494240 mi | Vehicle came back from trani repair. AC not working. Dealer did leak test and claims corrosion on AC lines resulted in leak. Replace lines, dryer, receiver and recharge. Under warranty. Repaired. | ||
Feb 2016133700 miC $3150 | Fuel Pump died on trip to Florida. vehicle towed to Jacksonville dealership and repaired. New pump in gas tank, filters, hose. Left dealership and discovered nav, sat & radio not working. Returned to dealership. Improperly flashed computer. | ||
Dec 2016158100 miC $368 | Rear Door Sw lockout stuck. Could not open rear windows using rear door switches. Replaced Driver side entire door/window/lock switch. | ||
Feb 2017161200 miC $1035 | Drivers door would not lock by using remote. Mechanically closed by reaching from rear door, pushing down, then closing rear door and using remote to lock other doors and alarming vehicle. Door switch replaced. Door locks. | ||
Sep 2017173600 miC $380 | Antifreeze leak from small hose located adjacent to lower rad hose. Small hose rubbing against lower rad hose and worn through. No part in warehouse. No aftermarket hose available. Found one hose in Ohio dealership. Shipping delay resulted in vehicle in shop > 1week. | ||
Apr 2018192820 miC $280 | Engine error code. Replaced 3 cylinder sensor | ||
Jun 2021253580 miC $850 | Oil Cooler Leak. Replaced gaskets and oil cooler | ||
May 2022274040 mi | Diesel Emissions recall. Replacement of multip[le sensors, computer programming etc |
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in South Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
May 201360000 miUS $1000 | Rack and Pinion Oil Leak - $2100.00 (Warranty). Oil Cooler Seals - $1,100 (warranty). Engine Belt - $300 (out of pocket). Tail Lamp Wire Harness - $200 (warranty) Air Mass Sensor - $610 (out of pocket). |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Minnesota, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
Aug 201351700 miUS $825 | Check engine light (CEL)earlier for Temp sensors in emissions, shop cleaned contacts, but CEL returned 2 days later. Since shop could not replicate problem,replaced 2 temp sensors that seemed to be failing, but only on an intermittent basis Aug = a bad month for my "CEL" Sensors! Back again in just 2 weeks for another CEL & Glow Plug warning light briefly illuminating at each startup. Glow plug relay switch was replaced, no issue with plugs. Part was $180, rest was labor/tax | ||
Jun 201573000 miUS $15 | The plastic lever for making manual lumbar adjustments on driver's side broke off, with normal use after 8 years. | ||
Feb 201683000 miUS $300 | Check engine light on. Defective DPF pressure differential sensor. | ||
Sep 201796000 miUS $275 | 10 year old xenon low beam headlight burned out. Expensive since it is xenon gas bulb, vs traditional bulb or newer LED | ||
Dec 2021136000 miUS $300 | entire rear tail lamp assembly needed replaced as electrial connectors were corroded and unable to be cleaned | ||
Jul 2022141000 miUS $1200 | Rear shocks replaced, leaking. Original equipment about 14 years old. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201385560 mi | Engine leaked 1L per week from rear main seal. 5k in repairs |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Minnesota, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
Dec 2013102000 miUS $600 | Changed oil, severe corrosion on battery,bad tires witch I bought there. Would not honor warrantee on their own website. Very very poor service . Did not know how to fix battery. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Oct 201262000 miUS $400 | Leaky air intake into turbo. Oil leakage at first diagnosed as main seal. Leaky fuel tank seal. Diesel would spill out of tank after filling. Fan belt replaced and Service A performed. | ||
Dec 201266000 miUS $400 | MB of Boerne cleared CEL first time indicating it was gas cap lid. Second time stated it was glow plug causing CEL. $~800 to replace. Replaced all six myself, still CEL. Replaced plug controler myself, fixed. Cleared CEL, saved ~$400. Losers |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
May 201237020 mi | rear hatch latch replaced | ||
Feb 201573780 mi | replace engine oil cooler gasket | ||
Jun 201579360 miC $700 | Drivers signal light not working. Tail light seals leaking & replaced. Electrical control module replaced due to moisture damage. | ||
Sep 201696720 miC $380 | replace rear driver tail light assembly replace transmission pan, gaskets, oil and filter. pan was rusted so did routine service at same time | ||
Oct 201699820 miC $2000 | replace crankcase vent valve assembly replace intake servo motor replace upper radiator hose | ||
Jan 201743700 miC $600 | replaced leaking fuel filter loss of power / check engine light on faulty differential pressure sensor | ||
Dec 2017118420 miC $1100 | replaced pads & rotors |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Louisiana, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
Feb 201687900 miUS $900 | Faulty glow plug | ||
May 201689600 miUS $550 | Trunk latch failed |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 202180000 miUS $800 | Rear brakes | ||
Jun 202287000 miUS $400 | Confusing app |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Aug 201169000 miUS $1470 | Intake runner flap motor and related parts. Car was in Limp mode and shifting badly because of that. | ||
Sep 201170000 miUS $800 | Fuel pump relay, Car would not start randomly, twice in one month. No fuel pressure. Started after 15 mins. Changed fuel pump relay in position K in rear fuse box. No prob in last 24hrs. Hope that was it. Update: problem returned Replaced fuel pump car now starts and runs fine after 2 weeks, problem is gone. The new pump is an updated version that is self cooling. I believe the original pump generated excessive heat when the fuel level got low. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
Oct 2017141000 miUS $1000 | Took week to get $800 shifting part from Germany re steering wheel. Quoted 3000 for diesel particulate filter replace and 1000 to fix fuel gauge. Skipped both but got 200 fuel cleaner injection . Still has delayed shift but check eng light went out after a week. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada - Apr 2008 | |||
Apr 20087440 mi | Warranty - Replaced driver's side mirror electric motor - was making small noise |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 2015118000 miUS $1200 | faulty oil level sensor Electronic key failure |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alberta, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jan 201684760 miC $243 | AC cuts out at times for no reason and come back on later. For this repair visit, a 'CDI and Aircon firmware update was performed but this did not fix the problem. This problem is still present. | ||
Feb 201695220 miC $122 | Right front wheel bearing was noisy. Replaced bearing with new bearing. Part cost $121.70. | ||
Dec 2016105245 miC $101 | Replace the Pressure Differential Sensor on the emissions system. The removed part (old part) had a build-up of condensate inside. Not sure if the condensate was the cause of the part malfunction, but the replacing the part fixed the problem of the vehicle going into limp mode when temperatures dropped below -5 degrees Celsius. The whole job took 20 minutes to complete. The vehicle has not experienced the same problem since the part replacement. | ||
Aug 2017112271 miC $243 | Examine the air-con system for faults because of intermittent functioning. Refrigerant pressure check - found to be within correct range; Run test with DAS and charger - component A9 A/C compressor has short circuit; Check AAC control unit - OK; Check compressor electrical plug/connector - OK; Check suction fan - OK. Mechanic recommendation is for the A/C compressor to be replaced (quote $2 000.00) to fix the problem. The air-con compressor was not replaced and the problem still exists. The plan is to have the compressor replaced next spring. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Oregon, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Feb 201484000 mi | It appears that the shocks are shot. Will come back for in-depth inspection. Tire sensor appears to be out. Tire pressure is correct. | ||
Mar 201484000 miUS $1400 | Replaced both front struts. Left one was blown. Replaced cabin filter. Aligned. Changed oil (synthetic). Fixed tire sensors. | ||
Aug 201494000 miUS $12 | Very minor: oil cap has a rubber seal that apparently cracked in the heat and permitted oil to escape up through the cap. Was losing oil at about 1 qt per 300 miles. | ||
Sep 201494000 mi | Not sure if this was a problem or just a software adjustment needed. There was a shudder as it accelerated - medium pressure - away from a stop. Appeared to be growing. Didn't notice it when it was purchased. Only had vehicle for 6000 mi |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
Sep 201363240 mi | did not cool I do not know what parts changed |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Utah, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Oct 201033000 mi | Left rear seat cushion doesn't fold forward. Bad latch. | ||
Nov 201035000 mi | Replaced left rear seat cushion latch mechanism. | ||
Mar 201140000 mi | Driver side outside mirror inop, tech found wire had come unplugged. Re-plugged wire and voila', it works again. | ||
Nov 201150000 mi | Squeak from rear suspension. Bad ball joints. Replaced but had to keep car overnight. Dealer provided loaner. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maine, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
Sep 201022000 mi | wheel sensor replaced. | ||
Jul 201458300 mi | rear main seal and turbo seal replaced, apparently common the service manager said | ||
Mar 201563000 mi | Great vehicle with excellent mileage, comfort and safety. Only negative is the pitiful gaskets used in various places in the engine. Several were replaced at no charge due to extended warranty(expensive). |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201240700 mi | when you do aggressive turns, it makes a squeaking sound. It sounded like an "American" car. Nasty. The headlights were positioned wrong. At highways speeds, the headlights had a "dark zone" right in the middle. Very dangerous when driving in the dark, as your visibility was only limited to 5 metres ( at dead center). With the car "off", you can hear a low buzz noise from the computer/ main console. It wouldn't shut off. They replaced the computer/ console. | ||
May 201350840 miC $200 | Spontaneous blow out of the back windshield while parked in the garage. The glass blew out a 4 foot radius in the back of the ML550 in the garage. Auto insurance will pay after my $200 deductible. Not a happy camper !!! | ||
Dec 201457660 miC $4400 | Mercedes infamous piss poor air suspension blew apart and took out the shocks (rear). An inherent design problem that Mercedes refuses to recognize. In 3 yrs,spent more money on the Benz than i have spent on ALL 5 of my vehicles. YES, all 5. | ||
Aug 201665720 miC $4500 | balance tires, adjust computer for acceleration Rear hatch does not close because a bolt snapped off the hinge. There's still one bolt barely holding the hinge. They need to cut/ drill out the existing bolt and reposition the hinge and new bolts placed in. This was a cost of $308 cdn before taxes. seat belt not rewinding, would be $712 cdn before taxes. passenger back seat stuck adjust shocks-rough ride oil leak interior fan filter replaced front wheel bearing replaced, brakes replaced | ||
Jun 201888040 miC $5500 | needed new rear shocks, oil filter seal leakage, front driver side light - full unit replaced as it leaked and sustained water damage. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Georgia, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201446000 mi | Repeated intermittent failure of left rear brake light. Wiring connection was melted. Entire component wiring harness replaced. Under warranty. | ||
Jan 2016 | Fuel pump making noise. Replaced as a precaution. Three weeks later, odor of gasoline in vehicle. Returned to shop for diagnosis and repair. Still with shop. | ||
Apr 201779000 miUS $766 | repaired small oil leak @ rear of engine (parts #'s: 272-010-06-31 / 000-998-65-90 / 000-998-56-90) | ||
Jan 201883000 miUS $2300 | Replaced worn lower control arms (left & right). |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
May 201280700 miUS $100 | Rear hatch latch replaced | ||
Oct 201284800 miUS $600 | Front passenger side ride adjustment | ||
Jul 201398300 miUS $100 | Fan belt broke |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Kansas, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
Aug 201466000 miUS $700 | Rear spring broke, replaced both,4hrs of labor. took 2 days for replacement springs to arrive from discount part broker. | ||
May 201680000 miUS $300 | Access pulley and belt was close to failing |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Taiwan Mar 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
Mar 201212400 mi | Parktronic Sensor failed. Another Parktronic Sensor failed. | ||
Jun 201213020 mi$250 | Another 2 parking sensors failed (PTS). One in front and another in rear. | ||
Sep 201316120 mi$550 | Coolant leaking from Water pump. New water pump replaced. | ||
Oct 201316220 mi | ESP malfunction. Replaced steering wheel angle sensor. | ||
Mar 201417112 mi$100 | Engine checked and replaced a new solenoid. Engine Check, replaced a new solenoid. | ||
Sep 201418600 mi$400 | Fuel pump failure. Replaced new fuel pump. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201590000 miUS $62 | replaced tailight wiring harness | ||
Nov 2015100700 miUS $175 | Wiper fuses. I think relays and other electronic parts and tracing thereof were also necessary. | ||
Jan 2018120005 miUS $250 | thermostat |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
Jan 201131000 mi | Cam seal oil leak repaired. new seal installed | ||
May 201451300 mi | Strut was leaking and replaced |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jun 201231000 mi | Rumbling/loud noise from the suspension when driving on rough roads (asphalt with cracks or bad surface). Dealership blamed the tires, tires were changed and did not fix the issue. After that they claimed it to be normal. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in South Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Nov 201021000 mi | loud noise from power steering system. belt actuator replaced. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Oct 201062000 mi | Ball joint | ||
Dec 201068000 miUS $125 | Oil cover for cams leaked oil. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2021 | |||
Dec 201483000 miUS $1000 | leaking gasket New front tires Oil change engine air filter | ||
Aug 2016111000 mi | Rear brake light was reporting an error on the dashboard monitor although the brake light was working properly. Independent dealer "tweaked" the wires in the harness and fixed the problem for no charge. | ||
Feb 2017120000 miUS $120 | Replaced rear brake light assembly and wiring harness |
Engine not specified
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201033480 mi | oil leak from engene |
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Oregon, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jul 201140500 mi | Oil leak started. Question of whether it was oil, gaskets, or the turbo. It was a gasket leak and was successfully repaired at dealer cost. Luxe Auto actually called after the sale to request for the car to be repaired on their dime. | ||
Apr 201253000 miUS $180 | engine died; after several restarts, went into limp mode. fuel filter replacement only. | ||
Aug 201258000 mi | Brief fade of brakes at a stop. Pedal seems to be less stiff if held for a few mins. Mechanic thought it could be the master cylinder, but couldn't pin it down. A mechanical feature won't allow the brakes to disappear completely. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jul 2013101700 miUS $1300 | Transmission was repaired |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Arizona, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2014105000 miUS $3 | Limp home mode with no ability to go over 3k RPM. Turbo inlet port motor shorted. Fuses blown with no gases going to turbo. | ||
Jun 2016127000 miUS $6050 | Transfer case broken tensioner | ||
Sep 2016132000 miUS $250 | Rear SAM unit got wet from unknown source |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - May 2014 | |||
Sep 201050220 miC $600 | Air suspension failure, replaced one rear air shock. | ||
Dec 201055800 miC $900 | Tailgate right upper hinge - one of two bolts sheared. Had to be drilled out, retapped, and replaced. | ||
Jan 201150840 mi | Replaced right taillight assembly. | ||
Jun 201398580 miC $1200 | Rear airmatic shock blew out, making the car unsafe to drive. Fourth (or fifth) shock blown in six years. Makes car unreliable if away from an urban centre. Traded car in after this since warranty was expiring. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jan 201099200 miC $470 | Rear light corrosion between bulb holder and light housing. Emission valve sticking resulting in oil leak near top rear of engine. | ||
Mar 201099200 miC $30 | Park light burnt out. Corrosion / electrical arcing of rear light bulbs. Cleaned corrosion. Replaced 3 bulbs | ||
Aug 2010110980 miC $3480 | loss of power / limp home mode. injector control module replaced. Glow plugs replaced. Full set three times Glow plug controller replaced twice | ||
Oct 2010117800 mi | Engine light / glow plugs burnt out. Oil & Filter change Right front headlight burnt out. Engine light back on 2 days after previous repair. Codes indicate glow plugs defective. All plugs replaced again. Engine light back on 1 day after previous repair. Called garage. They set up Bosch service rep. Controller and glowplugs not matched due to error in Bosch catalogue. Wrong glow plugs used. Garage used NGK glow plugs. No more problems | ||
Jul 2011143800 miC $848 | Left front wheel bearing started to howl. Had to replace ABS sensor on same wheel due to rust preventing removal of sensor | ||
Jan 2012124000 miC $570 | 1. Error code- Particulate filter and sensor replaced. 2. New battery. 90% charge, but cold starting became an issue. Starter spun slower then normal and didn't want any issues. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Oregon, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201181000 miUS $450 | EGR hose plugged | ||
Mar 2018142000 miUS $2000 | auto lights |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
May 201170000 miUS $295 | left rear motor burned out as a result of front SAM failing. Have not replaced SAM yet, $1500.00 proposition. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2014 - Aug 2016 | |||
May 201488020 mi | Pollution |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Missouri, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 201048000 mi | Replace passenger seat frame. Bracket/bolt broken. Engine had poor throttle response. Upon test drive, they acknowledge that throttle response is slow, but upon checking with factory, they said that it is the design of the engine. | ||
Aug 201051000 miUS $380 | Replaced alternator. The slip rings on the Valeo alternator were completely worn out. Got new alternator from electrical shop. Car was 2000 miles out of warranty. Dealer would not extend warranty.Did work myself in 1/2 day. $380. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Jersey, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2016US $600 | Oil Cooler Seal Failed. Need to still replace. | ||
Jan 2018112000 miUS $2600 | Oil cooler seal, transmission purge and oil change. Plastics for under body. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
Mar 201077000 miUS $1800 | Seatbelt module |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Mexico, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2019 | |||
Feb 2018126000 miUS $1000 | Replaced all shocks with Bilstein hd. Original shocks leaking. | ||
Apr 2018127000 miUS $500 | Alignment was going to be performed until it was noticed the front boots were leaking. R&R both front CV boots | ||
Jun 2019138000 miUS $10000 | Shop destroyed engine attempting repairs. Vehicle totaled. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
Mar 201072000 mi | Oil leak at turbo, this is the second time for a leak in that area. Earlier leak at about 50,000. | ||
Dec 201095000 mi | Oily fluid dripping under car. Coming from bad seal between turbo and intake plenum. Seal replaced by dealer. | ||
Jun 2011100000 mi | Car went in to limp mode. No power. Check Engine Light. Dealer found short in wiring and problems with turbo control. | ||
Jul 2011100000 miUS $177 | Check engine light came on and car lost power. Restarted and appeared normal. light went off after four cycles of ignition. Diagnostics showed a fuel problem that cleared. Reflashed computer improved performance and fuel economy. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alberta, Canada Sep 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
Dec 201074400 miC $900 | Gear shift stuck Emissions controls issues Electrical issue with lights park and brakes. Caused by corrosion. They had a retro fit kit that was like $275 bucks per light if I recall; they ended up covering mine under the extended warranty, but put up a fight. | ||
Mar 201179980 mi | Navigation was going on and off, resetting and stuff; they needed to replace the "glow plug" behind the nav that keeps it warm, that solved the problem. | ||
Jun 201181220 mi | They wanted $900 to replace the battery. I've never had a battery fail after just five years, decided to have another shop look at it. Found that the cable was just loose. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Colorado, United States Sep 2009 - May 2011 | |||
Sep 201032000 mi | Coolant overflow tank cracked, causing low coolant warning light to come on periodically. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 2014149420 miC $1128 | loss of several electrical functions including wipers, horn, keyless entry, turn signals, fuel guage, powere seets. nEventuakl diagnosed as rear SAM due to severe corrosin of the unit. | ||
Dec 2014154380 miC $718 | Fuel gauge read full regardless of actual fuel level. Replaced sending unit. | ||
Oct 2015164939 miC $420 | replace water pump replace right front wheel bearing | ||
Sep 2017187686 miC $430 | replace left rear wheel bearing | ||
Oct 2017187894 miC $1390 | Replace rear shocks and coil springs |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States May 2014 - May 2015 | |||
Mar 2015119000 miUS $1215 | RR wheel hub replacement |
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
Dec 201261000 mi | Front struts were making noise like a tennis ball bouncing around at slow speeds over bumps. Front struts were replaced for free under CPO warranty. An air regulator sensor was also replaced for free under CPO warranty. Symptom was a CEL on extremely cold days that would go away the next day. | ||
Jun 201472000 miUS $2700 | Leaky tail lamp housings [Left and Right] caused water to get into the car and short out the SAM computer below the spare tire well. Computers had to be replaced and reprogrammed. | ||
Nov 201475000 miUS $385 | CEL w/ P2187. Dealer diagnosed PCV Breather Hose as needing replaced. Paid to replace. CEL back in the next day. Dealer replaced intake manifold under warranty. 2nd repair took about 20 days. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Michigan, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Aug 2015101400 miUS $800 | replaced the sensor that monitors fuel pressure replaced the intake valve (related to the warning light related to the fuel pressure sensor) | ||
Jun 2016122000 miUS $450 | Steering angle sensor |
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Western Australia, Australia Sep 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 201018600 mi | jerky gear change, from 1st to 2nd only | ||
Jun 201129140 miA $400 | Oil leak from back of engine. Replaced two seals for $400 total including parts & labour. Car was under extended warranty, but dealer said these seals are not covered, although these seals asre NOT part of normal wear & tear. | ||
Jun 201550840 miA $5 | leaking O-ring at power steering fluid reservoir (common Mercedes problem) |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 201448000 mi | Keyless Go need to be pressed 3 times before engaging. Dealer said replaced control unit. Ordered from Germany. Almost two weeks to ship |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
Jan 20073500 mi | passenger front seat motor broken and replaced under warranty | ||
May 20076000 mi | passenger side mirror stuck, dealer said just needed grease. Nov 2007 - bringing back for same repair | ||
May 201259000 miUS $100 | Power steering control diminished. no warning lights. took to dealer - power steering resevoir cracked and pump broken. Covered under extra warranty (post manufacturer warranty) | ||
Oct 201262000 mi | Driver Seat belt randomly unlocking while driving |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2016 | |||
Mar 201036000 mi | Replaced exterior molding | ||
Sep 201156000 miUS $79 | Replaced Power Steering pump and reservoir because of seal leak. | ||
Oct 201156700 miUS $742 | Replaced tailgate lock. | ||
Oct 201270000 miUS $1367 | Replaced air compressor, belt pulley, a/c drier, and serpentine belt. | ||
Nov 201270800 miUS $914 | Replaced alternator | ||
Mar 2015104000 miUS $2000 | replaced intake manifold, cylinder #5 ignition coil, crankcase vent valve, Cam Housing Plugs | ||
Oct 2016133000 mi | MIL Code P0016 and P0017 caused by a bad balance shaft in the engine. Engine will loose power while accelerating. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
Oct 200913000 mi | Engine light on, found to be faulty manifold solenoid. | ||
Jul 201029000 mi | Oil sensor replaced, due to error message "to check oil level during next fill-up" | ||
Jan 201138000 mi | Left brake light changed, the wiring harness had to be replaced, covered under warranty. | ||
Nov 201149000 mi | Solenoid sensor replaced |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 200923000 miUS $250 | Front right low beam headlight replaced - also oil change and "Service A" | ||
Sep 201030000 mi | Check oil light came on, but it was a sensor issue. The oil pan was damaged during the repair and was also replaced. One of my right rear tail-light lights went out. It was promptly replaced. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Jersey, United States - May 2009 | |||
May 200927000 miUS $31000 | Replaced rear SAM electronics module under warranty to address recurring rear lighting issues, this happened twice during the month of May |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
Dec 200820000 mi | "Check Engine" light came on. Dealer replaced 2 intake cam solenoids. Under Warranty. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Colorado, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jun 201016000 mi | Leaking rear shock..both replaced under warranty | ||
Sep 201019000 mi | Brake light bulb, MB upgraded to new sockets | ||
Dec 201342000 miUS $20 | Leaking oil from expansion cap at rear of engine... | ||
Feb 201548000 miUS $80 | Leaking o-ring where PS reservoir meets PS pump | ||
Aug 201651000 miUS $150 | Brake wear sensor showed wear. However, the problem was actually a speed sensor cable |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
Aug 201679700 miUS $2100 | Flywheel replacement - | ||
Mar 201785000 miUS $3000 | Camshaft Positioning Magnets, Spark Plugs, etc. | ||
Jun 201787000 miUS $500 | Rear Right Brake/Turn Signal Housing Assembly |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Latvia May 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
Aug 2018119040 mi€50 | Rear parking sensor fail when it is raining so had to replace it. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 2013114000 miUS $5 | Repainted lug nuts. Lug nuts were rusty, sanded and painted them silver. Other than that no problems. | ||
Sep 2014125000 miUS $20 | Replaced driver low beam headlight. Identified that insulation on headlight wiring is worn and needs to be replaced. | ||
Dec 2014128000 miUS $1200 | Service tech didn't put oil cap on tight. Result was that cleanup had to be done, and serpentine belt replaced. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
Mar 201155000 miUS $14 | Rear windscreen wiper replaced | ||
Nov 201160000 miUS $170 | The sunvisor vanity mirror cover failed, and new sunvisor was installed, new one is improved apparently a common failure in this model and several MB. | ||
Dec 2014100000 miUS $180 | Just replaced the original battery | ||
Feb 2015100000 miUS $450 | Camshaft position sensor defective |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 200935630 mi | replaced camshaft position sensor | ||
Dec 201290461 miUS $360 | replaced engine thermostat | ||
Apr 201395352 miUS $600 | Power Liftgate latch replaced | ||
Nov 2013104467 miUS $173 | Power Steering fluid leak. Replaced the reservoir o-ring. Steering Fluid Resevoir O-ring Replacement | ||
Feb 2014107300 miUS $388 | Replaced three Rear Camshaft oil seal plugs, and the Breather Housing Cover | ||
Nov 2014121000 miUS $834 | Replaced rear shocks | ||
Nov 2016149700 miUS $419 | Replaced thermostat | ||
May 2018170000 miUS $43 | Left Front Parking Lamp replacement. Labor to remove assembly required. | ||
Aug 2019192301 miUS $830 | Power Steering Pump Replacement | ||
Apr 202172827 mi | Replace motor mounts New Spark Plugs Replace left rear brake lines |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2015 | |||
Mar 201044340 mi | Rear shock failed (leaked) so both replaced under warranty guidelines from Mercedes Re-programmed transmission control for downshifts 3-2, 2-1 when stopping car at traffic light. Had to replace rear shocks ( right rear) although both were replaced per Mercedes Benz instructions. Transmission was adjusted for smoothness of shifting in controller (per latest software) | ||
Jul 201359200 miUS $180 | Replace power steering reservoir and O-ring seals | ||
Dec 201464000 miUS $1100 | Replace transmission control unit and fluid. |
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Queensland, Australia Aug 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 200955800 mi | Failed transmission fluid pipe seal | ||
Jul 201070060 miA $890 | Had to replace the turbo intake shutoff motor. No problem driving it, just low power (and much better fuel economy!) because the turbo wouldn't work. | ||
Jan 201181840 miA $3500 | Air suspension on drivers side front needed replacing. Had to order genuine MB parts through Singapore because local MB dealership was going to charge far too much. | ||
Jun 201191760 miA $1660 | Rear door lock actuator not working properly. Repair shop lubricated. Four new tires. | ||
Jul 201192380 miA $360 | We had the right rear wheel bearing replaced in early July 2011- a humming noise while going straight and turning left but quiet turning right. | ||
Dec 2012124620 miA $8500 | Front left air shock failed and caused compressor pump failure. Both rear shocks leaking Sway bar knocking noise | ||
May 2013136400 miA $1000 | Rear air bag suspension | ||
Aug 2013143480 miA $900 | Other rear air suspension bag failed. | ||
Sep 2014171740 miA $2000 | Rear passenger door lock replaced. | ||
Feb 2015179180 miA $1100 | Tailgate locking mechanism failed; tailgate would not stay latched and the car could not be locked. | ||
Mar 2017207700 miA $1296 | Replace driver's side front air strut. | ||
Jul 2018226300 miA $4600 | replace intake manifold and turbo seal Replace compressor |
Engine not specified
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States Apr 2011 - May 2011 | |||
May 201186000 mi | There was a knocking sound while turning the wheels to the left. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 201053000 miUS $6500 | Replaced Cam Shaft |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New South Wales, Australia Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 201148980 miA $3000 | i am already sick with the car. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 201037000 miUS $230 | After owning for one week, vehicle acted as if it was going to stall at slow speeds, then while stoped with motor running and foot on the brake, the vehicle would lunge forward. Dealer said previous owner probably used cheap gasoline. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Dec 2012125000 miUS $3000 | engine mount and throttle replaced. problem persists. when slowing down or at a stop and go traffic, the car would hesitate, and shake like it was going to stall. intermittent, so far dealer hasn't been able to duplicate. taking it back again next week. | ||
Feb 2013126400 miUS $1500 | at this point, i don't even know what need to be fixed anymore, some oxygen thing |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Apr 201040000 mi | wheel sensors | ||
Mar 201168000 mi | There was a problem with tail light harnesses. At first they said not covered. I balked and said you mean a CPO doesn't mean anything? I said I would take back to dealer I bought from and see what they had to say. They repaired under cpo |
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201698000 miUS $500 | noisy the loosen sway bar | ||
Dec 2017101000 miUS $101000 | Parking brake release lever was separated from brake wire. | ||
Mar 2018101474 miUS $400 | replace Crankshaft Position Sensor |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jan 201125000 miUS $600 | Oil leak from engine made smell. Required gasket replacement. Out of warranty. | ||
Oct 201129000 miUS $500 | Drivers seat developed tear with low mileage. Dealer said it is known issue. They replaced the part, I paid for labor. | ||
Jun 201231000 miUS $170 | Idler Pulley: WOBBLES | ||
Jan 201436000 miUS $5000 | Leaks in Airmatic pump, it was replaced. R/R strut air leak, replaced. External mirror faulty--would close repeatedly. Mechanism replaced. | ||
Jul 201439000 mi | Wire in left mirror broken. Odd because the mirror was fixed not long ago | ||
Nov 201545300 miUS $3000 | Another leak in the air suspension | ||
Mar 201646000 miUS $2000 | More problem with air suspension. Rear lights issues also. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Sep 200947000 mi | Nav screen goes blank and doesn't allow the radio to function even though it still plays on the station it was last tuned to. It will come back on after multiple re-starts or shut off for period of time. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Jersey, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jun 201140000 miUS $1625 | Back in the early part of the summer I noticed when first turning the ac on it was cool for a few min's then the air temp went up! and wouldn't work the rest of the day. | ||
Feb 201242900 miUS $450 | Battery lite keeps coming on, replaced both batteries, still having issues with batt lite coming on intermittently |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Georgia, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jul 2013108000 miUS $20 | Rear Turn left signal went out, front low beam lamp was burnt. AC unit has problems changing the temperatures, it get stuck, doesn't change at all, I figured how to use it,though I knew before I bought it. Dealer says it will cost around $700 to replace it if resetting doesn't fix it.Yet I love the car. | ||
Oct 2014115300 miUS $10 | Rear turn light signal, same one done when I bought the car. | ||
Jun 2015120000 mi | Problem with door lock actuator, the spring broke, the famous "machine gun" ocurrence. I bought the spring, but didn't work out, then I bought a new actuator at cost $332, plus 2 other things that broke $50 and I paid the $80 for labor. | ||
Apr 2016125300 miUS $360 | Started to have a misfire in October 2015, no codes. The car would launch forward sometimes when stopped. A mechanic told me it needed a tune up first. I bought the spark plugs($85), plug wires ($150), labor $120. Everybody charged$5-600 | ||
Dec 2017135000 miUS $650 | The car would not crank, I switched the batteries of the keys, still didn't work. My buddy works at MB and told me it was the ignition switch EIS. Also I ahd a problem with the car misfiring, so we swtiched the crank shaft sensor and it looks to solved the problems. At a dealer it'd cost $1300. But He helped me out so it cost $650. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Missouri, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201795000 miUS $650 | Failed speed sensor in conductor plate. Purchased a new conductor plate and installed. | ||
Apr 201899000 miUS $100 | replaced MAF sensor | ||
Dec 2021126000 miUS $50 | Replaced thermostat | ||
Jun 2022128000 miUS $75 | Intake runner pivot arm |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
Aug 201554000 miUS $980 | Replaced compressor |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alabama, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 201050322 mi | Transmission Valve body and control module replaced | ||
Mar 201053000 mi | Replaced front differential |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 200972000 miUS $500 | Pulley system for belts needed to be replaced | ||
Nov 200984000 miUS $450 | Driver side seat belt kept getting warning and indicating it was not locked into place | ||
Jan 201087000 miUS $2100 | Needed new air intake system. Needed new Air intake system |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
May 201044000 mi | Rattle in steering column. Lift gate would not lock. Lift gate actuator make whining sound. Sound like motor bearing going out Drivers side view mirror rattled. Also, reflection appeared shakey. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Arizona, United States Oct 2006 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jun 20063680 mi | SRS Indicator on at all times. Performed short test, found code 9200. Performed wiring harness repair per DTB T-B-91.60/93b, cleared codes | ||
Jul 200717568 mi | Transmission clunk when slowing to a stop. Checked in Trans control unit. found new software update, after update, found update for M.E. control unit and installed. Erase all DTC codes after repair | ||
Nov 200950000 mi | Smell of oil after recent oil change. Took to dealer as I only had 75 miles remaining in my 50K warranty. Mechanic disgnosed a leaking plug on the back of the cylinder head. Plug replaced. | ||
Dec 200952000 miUS $490 | 600 miles out of warranty, 2 electrical problems - 1. Garage Remote buttons on mirror stopped working. (Dealer paid for new mirror and new door lock $1475, I paid labor.) 2.Rear passenger electric door lock rapidly pulsates after initial acceleration. (Dealer paid for new mirror and new door lock $1475, I paid labor.) | ||
Feb 201053300 miUS $407 | Check engine light. Found code 1085, major leak in purge system. Replaced purge valve and flashed to new ME9.7 Software. Cleared fault code | ||
Jan 201352000 miUS $1418 | Evidence of leaking fluid on garage floor and occasional smell of burning oil. Dealer determined that the Power steering reservoir was leaking. Dealer replaced the power steering oil tank 000-460-25-83 and gasket 000-466-18-80, $398. Vehicle on several occasions starts out in high gear from a dead spot making it very difficult to get vehicle up to speed. Dealer determined a fault code of 2767 and replaced internal transmission conductor plate # 000-270-17-00-88, $1020. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Georgia, United States Sep 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
Apr 2018182000 miUS $650 | New front struts after one started to fail. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
Oct 200951000 mi | Replacement of passenger foot well carpeting and cargo net under warranty. | ||
Aug 201066000 miUS $250 | The service trip was for routine maintenance. I asked the mechanic to investigate a noise in the suspension and a defective bearing in the steering column was discovered and repaired. | ||
Aug 201179000 miUS $300 | The level sensor on the passenger side front would cause the suspension to adjust one side of the car to be higher than the other. | ||
Dec 201188000 mi | The car had an SRS failure. The harness for the airbag system was defective. | ||
Feb 201288000 mi | The starter motor would work intermittently. | ||
Jun 201396000 mi | Oil leak. Air suspension problems. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States May 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2013104000 miUS $400 | Compressor had intermittent fault. MB refused to fix it under warranty. Nav Processor failed. Bought COMAND unit off an auction site, paid a tech to replace the Nav Processor | ||
Oct 2013108700 miUS $120 | Right tail light did not work, and replacing the bulb did not fix it. Oddments tray would not stay retracted. | ||
Dec 2013112000 miUS $600 | CD Nav failed. I bought an entire radio/nav head off of eBay. An independent tech removed the old NAV head and replaced it with the "new" used one. Works great, but you lose all your addresses. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Washington, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Mar 201669000 miUS $290 | Was rear ended which caused the seat belt to tighten and SRS light to come on. Sent SRS module and seatbelt to myairbags.com for repair. Reinstalled and now seatbelt functions properly and SRS light is off. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - May 2013 | |||
Mar 201365720 miC $2000 | Differential replaced |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Great Britain Nov 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 201476000 mi£65 | no.2 cylinder ignition coil breaking down | ||
Jul 201479000 mi | replaced wheel speed sensor and bracket, D service rattle timing chain Oddments tray would not stay retracted. | ||
Sep 201480000 mi£1200 | camshaft timing gears |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
Oct 201378300 miUS $350 | Lift-Gate lock and release mechanism failed. Replaced unit. | ||
Apr 201481800 miUS $300 | Leaking steering fluid reservoir | ||
May 201593000 miUS $850 | Rear liftgate struts needed replacement. Dealer and non-dealer authorized repair said struts for electronic tailgate were $400 each. Seemed high, but purchased anyway. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Georgia, United States Jan 2016 - Nov 2018 | |||
Jun 2016130000 miUS $750 | Replaced failed front differential bearings | ||
Dec 2016137000 miUS $191 | Cylinder #1 misfire, Replaced #1 coil pack and all spark plugs. Found that #1 plug had failed. Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) failed. Replaced by dealer | ||
Aug 2017146762 miUS $980 | Vacumn leak at intake manifold showing code for lean at idle bank 1. Intake manifold and some brittle vac hoses were replaced. | ||
May 2018155000 miUS $54 | Replced master window control |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
Apr 201581700 miUS $1000 | Right reat door lock mechanism; rear liftgate lock mechanism. | ||
Apr 201691000 miUS $140 | New secondary battery. |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jan 201166960 miC $1100 | Had to repair door locking mechanism on the driver's door |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ireland Oct 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 2016126920 mi€600 | Turbo losing pressure - not fixed | ||
Oct 2016127100 mi€150 | Same problem as before - turbo losing pressure The turbo has been rebuilt but still not fixed A pressure sensor was replaced - didn't fix the problem |
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Western Australia, Australia Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
May 201484940 mi | converter shudder, changed filter, fluid, drained converter, fixed | ||
Apr 201594440 miA $200 | rear airbag d/side | ||
Jun 201595480 miA $500 | change 6 glow plugs and glow plug controller |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in France Nov 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
Dec 201057660 mi | At low RPM and middle range temperature, engine has temporary little cuts. EGR valve replaced. Also unexpected automatic gear box hydraulic converter... Airmatic pneumatic suspension compressor has been replaced after check light appeared. Before the repair, the defective compressor was running for long time even when I was stopping the car. | ||
Jul 201166340 mi | Airmatic air compressor destroyed due to air leak on suspension system after non conform previous repair horn of the car put on from time to time with no action on the central switch on the steering wheel | ||
Aug 201279360 mi€750 | Scary noisy front drivetrain when driving. Took long time at dealer to finaly detect a defective front left wheel bearing. Really not accceptable for a car driven only on nice roads for 128,000 km... |
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Victoria, Australia Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 2017116560 miA $3800 | Right hand rear air suspension replaced. Rear brake rotors and pads. |