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2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 82 repairs.
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 104780 mi C $125 |
Cracked catalytic convertor Oil leaks from oil filter housing, noisy idler pulley |
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 109120 mi R 3000 |
Vehicle got stuck in 1st gear. Had to replace electronics in gearbox. |
| 124620 mi | Fuel pump worn and not working. I hade to replace it. It was easy to replace after some research on internet. |
| 130200 mi | Crankshaft sensor defekt. Engine did not start when it was warm. After cooling down it started again. After the sensor was replaced everything works fine. |
| 111000 mi US $800 |
Leaking oil from top and bottom of pan; and rear of pan. Leaks were from seals, with no pressure impact on engine. Oil leak at seals of oil pan. |
| 124000 mi US $59 |
Crank Shaft Positioning sensor failed causing preventing the engine from starting. |
| 132000 mi | repaired EGR valve |
| 98000 mi US $217 |
replaced the belt tensioner |
| 132000 mi US $75 |
significant noise, blowby catylic/muffler. |
| 154000 mi US $400 |
Car stalled and died when warm. Took it to dealer (3 days), they couldn't figure it out. Took it to other shop, they figured it out--crank position sensor--but lots of labor time made it more costly than if it would have just thrown a code. |
| 105000 mi US $900 |
took 2 trips. after first trip, rear sensor wheel sensor replaced but problem recurred. |
| 108000 mi US $380 |
EGR valve bad |
| 111000 mi US $185 |
no start/ hot engine intermittent. Replaced Crankshaft Position Sensor. |
| 37000 mi US $20 |
Cracking idler pulley (still usable), replace along with tensioner and belt as preventative maintenance |
| 127000 mi US $787 |
Cat coverters were under a recall campaign several years ago. MB looked at truck at that time and determined nothing was wrong. A year ago the converter broke as expected from the recall, but MB refused to honor recall. Now, cat died. |
| 103300 mi US $45 |
Failing crankshaft position sensor |
| 113300 mi US $500 |
Replaced failing water pump. Preventively replaced serpentine belt and idler pulley. |
| 89280 mi A $52 |
Ran scanner for codes, indicated P0355 (CPS) and CEL on. ordered and replaced CPS, CEL light bulb replaced. Reset CEL and codes. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 99820 mi €1200 |
Intake manifold, swirl flap axle missing, whoosing sound as pressurized air escaped, new intake manifold ordered. Shop broke cooler liquid expansion tank hose connection. |
| 101520 mi €1200 |
New intake manifold installed. cooler liquid expansion tank replaced |
| 168640 mi €450 |
Whistling sound: Exhaust manifold loose: One broken bolt, many others loose. Turbo support loose from other end. Fix: Tightened, $50. Intermittend loss of power: Honeycomb of second catalytic converter broken loose. Turned sometimes sideways, blocked exchaust gas flow totally. Replaced with used catalytic converter, $400. |
| 175640 mi €120 |
Crankshaft sensor misbehaving. Car wouldn't start. |
| 185560 mi €300 |
Thermostat stuck, nearly no heat to cabinet, replaced |
| 200260 mi €45 |
Lack of power, felt like no turbo. Would operate normally few minutes after start but then failed to accelerate properly. Rev would not go past 3000rpm. Tested with Star, problem was cut-off vacuum line next to turbo. Vacuum line reattached. |
| 209560 mi €550 |
One CDI injector attachment bolt shredded threads on the valve cover and rose up. Valve cover had to be removed and rethreaded. All injector seals and bolts replaced. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 115000 mi US $600 |
oil light came on. Oil was very low and had to be added. Oil leak. |
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