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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 16 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
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Alaska, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201683000 miUS $1200 | Replaced leaking water pump | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ontario, Canada - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011108500 mi | Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201586800 miC $2500 | Fan broke and radiator leak. | ||
| Oct 2016103020 mi | Water leaks into driver side foot well. | ||
| May 2017106330 miC $1500 | Replace wheel bearings. ABC oil over flow and noise. Replace right front pressure line. Replace oil reservoirs. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Mar 201597000 miUS $235 | replaced failed front heater circulation pump / duo-valve assembly wiper would not properly park in off position | ||
| May 201598400 miUS $10 | rebuilt rear ABC valve block. Car would settle in rear after 24 hours. Removed valve body, cleaned all valves, replaced o-rings. | ||
| Feb 2016105000 mi | Right rear TPMS intermittent error. Swapped rear wheel well antennas and cleaned all cable connection. OK for 1 week so far. | ||
| Dec 2016110000 miUS $550 | top bushing on rear ABC strut / shock failed, causing an irritating thump on rough roads. | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in North Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2015122000 miUS $600 | Replace the nitrogen accumulators. A leaky accumulator cause the ABC fluid to leak. If left unresolved could cost several thousand dollars to replace the entire system. | ||
| Mar 2015125000 miUS $375 | Replace lower front ball joint on driver's side of vehicle. | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 201359100 miUS $1150 | Electronic ignition switch replaced. | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in North Carolina, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Nov 2017133200 mi | Complete engine failure from hole in oil pan (previous owner). Engine transplanted from a 2000 S-Class I used to own. | ||
| Dec 2017133000 mi | Replaced left rear axle and brake pads. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Georgia, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 2015169000 miUS $800 | A/c Compressor replaced Vaccum Pump replaced. Check for rough idle, looking at spark plugs, wires, coils, etc. Did not find anything wrong. | ||
| Aug 2015169000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2015169000 miUS $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 | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jul 201075640 miC $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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