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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 124 repairs.
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine not specified
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
light sensor control module malfunction |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 186000 mi US $365 |
and replace rear hatch lock actuator |
| 47700 mi | Radio no volume. Replaced amplifier and fixed problem |
| 52800 mi | Headlight bulbs. Usually get only 4-5 months out of a set. |
| 69000 mi US $600 |
Complete shutdown of all systems outside of engine: no wipers, headlights, ABS, windows, locks, seat, radio, etc. Dealer could see faults, but couldn't find problem. Went through wiring harness and reprogrammed computer. $600 in diagnostic fees. |
| 36000 mi | Automatic intermittent wiper control has developed a mind of its own. Comes on after turn sig clicks off. Annoying. Dealer inspected but found no fault. Basic maintenance per sched. Brake pads and F rotors. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51240 mi | Right mirror not sliding down on reverse. They tried to re-calibrate it during some routine maintenance and when that did not help they replaced the whole right mirror. |
| 53320 mi | Driver door switch had window lock button stuck. Tailgate opening handle was locking. |
| 28400 mi US $50 |
Halogen light bulb burnt out. Replaced both lights. |
| 38000 mi | Taillight harness replaced |
| 41000 mi US $90 |
Auxiliary battery replaced |
| 25000 mi | Rear RH quarter-light detached from mechanism. Repaired under warranty. |
| 87300 mi US $4000 |
Both SAM units (front & rear), and both batteries were replaced. |
| 11000 mi | Passenger temperature climate control knob LEDs don't move when knob turns therefore not indicating dialed temperature Warranty repair which consisted of resetting computer. |
| 32000 mi | Warranty repairs: Replace left rear lamp which was not out but would dim. Full lighting 'harness' was replaced. Oil leak, replace 3 plugs |
| 60000 mi US $600 |
replaced tailgate latch |
| 31000 mi | Factory installed IPOD connector (the plastic piece)was broken. Ask if it was cover by the warranty, and got it replace at no cost. |
| 34000 mi US $25 |
Replace headlamp left. Self-repair $25 for a pair (save one for spare). |
| 39000 mi | Hatch / trunk door would not close. This is the 5th times for repairing this power tailgate. |
| 48000 mi US $1400 |
replace two batteries $500 |
| 59000 mi US $450 |
Replaced bad battery |
| 59520 mi C $300 |
rear taillights/turn/brake lights working intermittently, needed to have a wiring harness added to complete circuit, noted as a fairly common problem |
| 52800 mi | Climate control fan cycles on and off erratically even when car is off. |
| 56000 mi | Bad fan motor. Part ordered. Rear tailgate not operating as designed. Part replaced. |
| 57000 mi | Heater fan still working erractically. Repaired again. |
| 40000 mi | Replaced the left taillight module due to intermittent fault. |
| 44000 mi US $250 |
Heard a strange rattling noise when the AC was on, took it to the dealership and it was the bearing of the AC-Compressor. |
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