| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 21 repairs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced leaking water pump |
| 86800 mi C $2500 |
Fan broke and radiator leak. |
| 97000 mi US $235 |
replaced failed front heater circulation pump / duo-valve assembly |
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 169000 mi US $800 |
Vaccum Pump replaced. Check for rough idle, looking at spark plugs, wires, coils, etc. Did not find anything wrong. |
| 169000 mi US $180 |
rough idle, was told it could be the engine mounts are the harmonic balancer. Changed harmonic balancer because it was spinning with a slight wobble. Slight improvement, but not satisfied. Was told the engine mounts would be the next place. |
| 169000 mi US $170 |
Attacking bough idle. Changed Harmonic Balancer. Did not improve to my satisfaction. Beloved it to be in the spark plugs, coils wire area. Did not peruse any further |
| 133200 mi | Complete engine failure from hole in oil pan (previous owner). Engine transplanted from a 2000 S-Class I used to own. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75640 mi C $1400 |
diagnose faulty keyless unlocking feature. cause us faulty electronic igntion switch. Can$1050 for part, app. $300 labour for diagnostic/repair services |
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