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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
Chart based on 41 repairs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (33%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 12 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
288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 45000 mi | Power Steering hose burst. Covered by factory under unwritten part specific warranty. |
| 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. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 168300 mi US $650 |
Rack oil hose to cooler leeking Replaced both inner and outer tie rods, both sides, and both lower ball joints, front |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
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. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 89000 mi | Took for mot, broken rear spring found. |
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