2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2001

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2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (38%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (0%)

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2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (30%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (20%)

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

2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Engine not specified

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Virginia, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013

117000 mi

US $100
replaced mass air flow sensor squeaking right front suspension 
Dec 2013

120000 mi

US $400
Replaced lower front control arms and ball joints. 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

110000 mi

US $2500
Cracked radiator. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Washington, United States
Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012

130700 mi

US $750
evaporator temp sensor was replaced. 
Mar 2013

139000 mi

US $2500
Hydraulic auto-leveling suspension repair. Three accumulator cells were replaced. all fluids were also replaced. 
May 2013

140000 mi

US $2400
combination hydraulic leveling suspension pump/power steering pump replacement noisy alternator bearing led to the replacement of the alternator trunk hinge was replaced 
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Bulgaria
Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
Dec 2012

88660 mi

$20
Auxiliary Heater water pump was replaced with one from a merc 124 recirculation pump 
Feb 2013

89160 mi

$200
rear left hydraulic line comes into contact with the plastic protecting under the fender and gets scratched until it finally breaks and loses all pressure(ABC). 
Apr 2013

90520 mi

$40
when driving at speed above 100km/h, there were big vibrations through the whole body. The transmission mount was replaced with the new recalled part and there is no problem anymore 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Florida, United States
- Nov 2010
Nov 2010

64000 mi

US $2700
tires, ball joints, door opening vacuum pump,brakes, pads and rotors and sensors 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Repair Histories

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