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Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 868 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Fluid change. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 25420 mi | Oil seal leak |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21700 mi | Car went into limp mode and car had to be towed in for inspection. No fault found after several days of testing. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Check engine code indicated problem with torque converter. Torque converter was replaced under warranty. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33400 mi | Leaky front differential |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33700 mi | Blown gasket; plus a second transmission oil leak |
| 7500 mi | Clamp holding boot came loose and leaked grease on nearby parts. Clamp re-installed and repaired as warranty item. No apparent damage to C-V joint assembly from loss of grease. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $604 |
replace drive shaft rear flex disc - parts $206.25, labor $256.37 |
2011.5 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine not specified
| 4340 mi | Transmission failed catastrophically. Replaced. Sold the vehicle right after as I got fed up of it. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 137000 mi US $4000 |
CV boots, rear brakes, new tires |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $5384 |
Transfer case input shaft seal replaced and oil replenished $807.84 plus sales tax |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93620 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. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 96720 mi C $380 |
replace transmission pan, gaskets, oil and filter. pan was rusted so did routine service at same time |
| 56080 mi C $600 |
loss of power / check engine light on faulty differential pressure sensor |
| 141000 mi US $1000 |
Took week to get $800 shifting part from Germany re steering wheel. |
| 94000 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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 127000 mi US $6050 |
Transfer case broken tensioner |
| 101700 mi US $1300 |
Transmission was repaired |
| 127000 mi US $500 |
Alignment was going to be performed until it was noticed the front boots were leaking. R&R both front CV boots |
| 74400 mi C $900 |
Gear shift stuck |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18600 mi | jerky gear change, from 1st to 2nd only |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79700 mi US $2100 |
Flywheel replacement - |
| 64000 mi US $1100 |
Replace transmission control unit and fluid. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 55800 mi | Failed transmission fluid pipe seal |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine not specified
| 86000 mi | There was a knocking sound while turning the wheels to the left. |
| 48980 mi A $3000 |
i am already sick with the car. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84940 mi | converter shudder, changed filter, fluid, drained converter, fixed |
| 50322 mi | Transmission Valve body and control module replaced |
| 53000 mi | Replaced front differential |
| 88000 mi US $1418 |
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. |
| 65720 mi C $2000 |
Differential replaced |
| 130000 mi US $750 |
Replaced failed front differential bearings |
| 95000 mi US $650 |
Failed speed sensor in conductor plate. Purchased a new conductor plate and installed. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 57660 mi | Also unexpected automatic gear box hydraulic converter... |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 169000 mi US $1200 |
Replacing speed turbine sensor |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 168300 mi US $650 |
Leaking cooler hoses - replace |
| 193000 mi US $125 |
Drive shaft support bearing |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 99000 mi US $1300 |
A leak was noted at a prior oil change with required a replacement of seals. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 102200 mi US $4900 |
Transmission leaking |
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine not specified
| 148000 mi | Car wont shift to high gear. Diagnosed bad transmission. Ended up changing the trasmission |
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 143840 mi €800 |
Connector plate replaced (heat sensor, rotating speed sensor malfunctioning) |
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine not specified
| 152000 mi | Vibration in transmission and hesitation to shift down at 22mph |
| 76880 mi C $2800 |
CV joints wear out prematurely loud humming noise loud noise |
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 86180 mi C $500 |
Transmission gasket leaked. Had gasket replaced, new transmission filter and trans oil change. |
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 207000 mi US $500 |
Replaced a leaking 13 pin transmission connector |
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine not specified
| 197500 mi US $230 |
Speed sensor fault, transmission sticking in 3rd gear. Replaced conductor plate and connector inside the transmission and cleared fault codes in transmission and ECU. |
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