302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
14000 mi | Replaced blown strut. |
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
29000 mi | Clunking noise in front end, right front strut replaced. |
85560 mi C $250 |
Rear Wheel bearing |
39680 mi | Left front wheel bearing replacement |
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
22000 mi US $1400 |
Upper front strut mounts worn out, major rattling noise. Dealer diagnosis and refused to repair under warranty at only 22,000 miles. Called MBUSA and no help there. MB sucks and we had repair done at local shop for less than 50% of dealer. Out of warranty by three months. Mercedes after much insisting offered to pay 40%. |
22000 mi | Never repaired a rattling in the steering column that had a TSB on it. This MB was totally unreliable and we were afraid to drive it to our Florida winter home as something always went wrong from sensors and it seemed like we always got at least one I warning light each trip. |
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
69300 mi US $1500 |
air suspension failed. Dealer had car in twice to complete repair. |
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
15000 mi | Creaking noise when turning. Wheel bearings repaired on right front. |
22000 mi | Cv Joint repair for the 2nd time |
86200 mi US $325 |
replaced suspension links to cure clunking noise replace hub and bearing |
149000 mi US $1200 |
Replace rear struts due to rough ride with occasional bottoming, also did 4 wheel alignment at same time |
37000 mi | Creaking noise from front strut. |
Engine not specified
2060 mi | Knocking noise from suspension. Bushings abnormally worn. Replaced. |
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
55800 mi C $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. |
turbocharged 228hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
18600 mi | Replace steering angle sensor under warranty |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
96720 mi | the valves for the air suspension had to be replaced |
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
76880 mi $90 |
Change shock absorbers |
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
32477 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. |
27670 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. |
81000 mi US $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 |
99200 mi | Wheel bearing |
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
86000 mi US $50 |
whining noise coming from power steering pump... replace reservoir |
120000 mi US $2300 |
Rear air shocks |
143000 mi US $2000 |
Front air shocks |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
43400 mi $2800 |
Rear air springs replaced. |
47120 mi $500 |
Steering pump didn't work. Replaced for a new one. |
65720 mi $1000 |
Some parts replaced |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
49900 mi US $19 |
Leakage in power steering fluid reservoir |
116000 mi US $800 |
Power steering pump replaced |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
80000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Coil Springs |
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
24480 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. |
46060 mi | Power steering pump failed intermittingly while on a 2500kms. trip, very unsafe situation. |
49680 mi | Steering shaft coupler to power steering gear seized completely when turning. Very dangerous and a recall is needed as this is common. |
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
64200 mi US $1000 |
Rack and Pinion Oil Leak - $2100.00 (Warranty). |
50000 mi | Squeak from rear suspension. Bad ball joints. Replaced but had to keep car overnight. Dealer provided loaner. |
84000 mi | It appears that the shocks are shot. Will come back for in-depth inspection. |
84000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced both front struts. Left one was blown. Replaced cabin filter. Aligned. Changed oil (synthetic). Fixed tire sensors. |
141000 mi US $1200 |
Rear shocks replaced, leaking. Original equipment about 14 years old. |
95220 mi C $122 |
Right front wheel bearing was noisy. Replaced bearing with new bearing. Part cost $121.70. |
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
40700 mi | when you do aggressive turns, it makes a squeaking sound. It sounded like an "American" car. Nasty. |
57660 mi C $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. |
65720 mi C $4500 |
adjust shocks-rough ride front wheel bearing replaced, brakes replaced |
88040 mi C $5500 |
needed new rear shocks, |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
62000 mi | Ball joint |
21000 mi | loud noise from power steering system. belt actuator replaced. |
66000 mi US $700 |
Rear spring broke, replaced both,4hrs of labor. took 2 days for replacement springs to arrive from discount part broker. |
83000 mi US $2300 |
Replaced worn lower control arms (left & right). |
51300 mi | Strut was leaking and replaced |
31000 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. |
84800 mi US $600 |
Front passenger side ride adjustment |
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
143800 mi C $848 |
Left front wheel bearing started to howl. Had to replace ABS sensor on same wheel due to rust preventing removal of sensor |
126000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced all shocks with Bilstein hd. Original shocks leaking. |
164939 mi C $420 |
replace right front wheel bearing |
187686 mi C $430 |
replace left rear wheel bearing |
187894 mi C $1390 |
Replace rear shocks and coil springs |
119000 mi US $1215 |
RR wheel hub replacement |
50220 mi C $600 |
Air suspension failure, replaced one rear air shock. |
98580 mi C $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. |
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
122000 mi US $450 |
Steering angle sensor |
61000 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. |
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
59000 mi US $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) |
50840 mi A $5 |
leaking O-ring at power steering fluid reservoir (common Mercedes problem) |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
44340 mi | Rear shock failed (leaked) so both replaced under warranty guidelines from Mercedes 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) |
59200 mi US $180 |
Replace power steering reservoir and O-ring seals |
16000 mi | Leaking rear shock..both replaced under warranty |
48000 mi US $80 |
Leaking o-ring where PS reservoir meets PS pump |
56000 mi US $79 |
Replaced Power Steering pump and reservoir because of seal leak. |
104467 mi US $173 |
Power Steering fluid leak. Replaced the reservoir o-ring. Steering Fluid Resevoir O-ring Replacement |
121000 mi US $834 |
Replaced rear shocks |
192301 mi US $830 |
Power Steering Pump Replacement |
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
81840 mi A $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. |
92380 mi A $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. |
124620 mi A $8500 |
Front left air shock failed and caused compressor pump failure. Both rear shocks leaking Sway bar knocking noise |
136400 mi A $1000 |
Rear air bag suspension |
143480 mi A $900 |
Other rear air suspension bag failed. |
207700 mi A $1296 |
Replace driver's side front air strut. |
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
98000 mi US $500 |
noisy the loosen sway bar |
94440 mi A $200 |
rear airbag d/side |
36000 mi US $5000 |
Leaks in Airmatic pump, it was replaced. R/R strut air leak, replaced. |
45300 mi US $3000 |
Another leak in the air suspension |
46000 mi US $2000 |
More problem with air suspension. Rear lights issues also. |
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
44000 mi | Rattle in steering column. |
66000 mi US $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. |
79000 mi US $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. |
96000 mi | Air suspension problems. |
182000 mi US $650 |
New front struts after one started to fail. |
92000 mi US $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. |
81800 mi US $300 |
Leaking steering fluid reservoir |
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
57660 mi | 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. |
66340 mi | Airmatic air compressor destroyed due to air leak on suspension system after non conform previous repair |
79360 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
116560 mi A $3800 |
Right hand rear air suspension replaced. Rear brake rotors and pads. |
288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
9920 mi $14000 |
Replacement of both rear air dampers |
232-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
24633 mi | Replaced leaking power steering pump. Extended warranty covered $941.75 repair cost. |
288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
105000 mi US $1100 |
Torsion bar bearing broke, when replacing the bearing the captive nut on torsion bar cage had welds break loose and didn't allow torsion bolt to be loosened or tightened. Had to replace whole torsion bar assembly. |
45000 mi | Power Steering hose burst. Covered by factory under unwritten part specific warranty. |
232-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
176000 mi US $250 |
Both lower ball joints, front end, plus had to buy a set of ball joint passes, but what I bought works on another car I own. I included the cost of the tool in the repair |
149500 mi US $650 |
Rack oil hose to cooler leeking Replaced both inner and outer tie rods, both sides, and both lower ball joints, front |
144460 mi | 1 lower front ball joint, 2 inner tie rods and 2 outer tie rods, steering rack boot kits needs to be replaced. And alignment is expected after the job. estimated total parts and labour cost $1250. |
230640 mi ¤2000 |
Oil leak reported. Found to be problem with Steering pump. Steering box was changed and steering pump was repaired |
235600 mi ¤250 |
Steering rack leakage. I've been topping up steering oil every week (500 ML per month) which costs me $3 a month. New rack would cost 400-500 and not easy to get. |
272800 mi ¤500 |
Still Leaking from Steering Kit Twice the Steering Kit was changed; Both times from scrap (trustworthy accident cars, which is common in this part of the world to get parts from scrap) without warranty. Now the cost of changing actually reached at least 30-35% of cost of new part Need to replace tie-rod ends, But waiting to resolve Steering issue |
143300 mi US $1000 |
two new rear struts with springs, two new tires |
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
109000 mi US $475 |
Power steering pump, hoses, etc. There was a recall but vehicle had passed the acceptable date. |
105000 mi US $1400 |
steering pump failure and leak. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
89000 mi | Took for mot, broken rear spring found. |
288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
99000 mi US $300 |
Power steering line severed. Battery replaced. Attempted to repair motoring lock issue, but unsuccessful before pickup. Owner took terrible care of car. |
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
144000 mi US $1400 |
motor mount |
71000 mi US $200 |
Sudden PS fluid leak. R&R power steering fluid reservoir and O-ring - Mercedes-Benz OEM Fill with Mercedes-Benz OEM power steering oil Bleed system |
268-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
102200 mi US $4900 |
Suspension repaired |
107000 mi US $800 |
shocks and alignment |
Engine not specified
152000 mi US $400 |
power steering fixed; part of it was cracked and was leaking fluid |
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
113000 mi US $400 |
deteriorated hydraulic lines on steering rack. |
122000 mi US $120 |
Drivers side outer tie rod end is worn out. Needs replacement. Part ordered online for $49 plus shipping |
93000 mi | noticed a slight vibration thru steering wheel, after another 50km steering produced noise, vibrations hard steering. diagnosed leaking steering hose at radiator joint. Cut hose back, reattached, refilled with fluid all ok |
122140 mi A $514 |
Scrubbing out tyres, poor handling. A wheel alignment was carried out with the finding that the upper right hand control arm bolts were loose. Previous wheel aligner failed to torque the bolts. |
156800 mi US $700 |
Needed new springs. |
119000 mi US $200 |
Power steering pump leaking. R & R pump. Also replaced serpentine belt. |
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
128000 mi €1200 |
Rear coil springs have snapped. Must replace shock absorber and coilover on both sides. Left front, upper control arm ball joint loose, failed in annual safety inspection. Must replace whole upper control arm. |
149420 mi €50 |
Car felt a little bit restless while cornering. After replacement goes like on rails. |
195920 mi €170 |
Front tyres excess wear on outside, too much toe in because of bad tie-rod end. Tie-rod end replaced and 4-wheel alignment done. |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
145700 mi C $1800 |
front-end suspension (tie-rods, ball joints, etc.) |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
200700 mi US $511 |
The car made a loud hydraulic noise whenever I turned the wheel. I took it to the shop and they had to replace the Power Steering fluid, power steering reservoir seal, accessory drive belt and idler pulley. |
207000 mi US $500 |
Replaced outer tie rod end, conducted a wheel alignment and adjusted the ride height. |
207500 mi US $1600 |
Replaced slightly leaking power steering rack. Replaced rear suspension |
210000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced power steering pump as dealer did not bleed PS system properly, leading to pump failure. |
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
210000 mi US $3500 |
Rack failed. Replace hoses, rack and flush. Oreilly supplied rack failed one week after installation. ZF rack from dealer installed second time. |