| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (34%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 41 repairs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
342-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015105000 miUS $950 | Replace radiator. | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016169000 miUS $1200 | Replacing crankshaft position sensor Replacing speed turbine sensor | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 201297500 miUS $1900 | Valve cover gaskets leaking oil and needed replaced. Engine mounts worn out and needed replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013105000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States - Jun 2008 | |||
| Jun 200845000 mi | Power Steering hose burst. Covered by factory under unwritten part specific warranty. | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015142600 miC $600 | change of wiper motor, gear not cutting for the wiper. | ||
| Mar 2016144460 miC $520 | Alternator failed and did not charge the battery properly. As a result, the engine light alarmed and the car stopped while driving. blower did not work properly. The arm of the moderator broken after years of service. Need a new part from dealer. Had to wait and scheduled the other day of service because of parts needed. | ||
| Jun 2016144460 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. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in United Arab Emirates Mar 2016 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 2016230640 mi¤2000 | Oil leak reported. Found to be problem with Steering pump. Steering box was changed and steering pump was repaired | ||
| Jun 2016235600 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. | ||
| May 2017272800 mi¤500 | Compressor, Condensor Changed 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 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016143300 miUS $1000 | two new rear struts with springs, two new tires | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Michigan, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2014125000 miUS $300 | Replaced inop mcs/radio with a good used one. | ||
| Jan 2015159800 miUS $160 | Alternator had a diode going bad, repalced alternator Speed sesnor failed, driver's rear. Changed both rear sensors. | ||
| Sep 2015150000 miUS $125 | No low wiper speed = replace combination switch | ||
| May 2016176000 miUS $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 | ||
| Jan 2017140800 miUS $650 | Leaking cooler hoses - replace Rack oil hose to cooler leeking Replace battery with a Mercedes Battery Replaced both inner and outer tie rods, both sides, and both lower ball joints, front | ||
| Jan 2018193000 miUS $125 | Drive shaft support bearing | ||
| Mar 2021220000 miUS $200 | Radiator replaced, along with belt tensioner and idler | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in North Dakota, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $600 | Defrost airflow was weak to windshield...flaps were not opening fully. I believe a part of the linkage was replaced. | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013104000 miUS $450 | Replaced radiator for the second time. As it was only 20 months, only paid for part. | ||
| Sep 2013109000 miUS $475 | Power steering pump, hoses, etc. There was a recall but vehicle had passed the acceptable date. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Oregon, United States May 2022 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Jul 202299000 miUS $1300 | A leak was noted at a prior oil change with required a replacement of seals. | ||
| Aug 2022100000 miUS $1000 | AC system replacement | ||
| May 2023104000 miUS $800 | alternator failure. | ||
| Sep 2023105000 miUS $1400 | steering pump failure and leak. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 201280600 miC $475 | Engine was stalling. System check found internal resistance on the crank sensor was 1200 OHMS (too high. Sender unit was replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 2017145000 miUS $150 | replaced all drums and pads | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Spain Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015128960 mi€2000 | fuel admision problems and intermittent problems to start the engine replacement of fuel pipes, cleaning of admission system and installation of a fuel anti return system in the pipe from tank to engine | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Great Britain Dec 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201389000 mi | Took for mot, broken rear spring found. | ||
| Dec 201391000 mi£75 | Replaced battery | ||
| Apr 201596200 mi£54 | AC not working reacharged | ||
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