2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2007

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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%)

Chart based on 124 repairs.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 28 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 $500
glow plug control module 
100000 mi

US $1200
MAF sensor needed replacing 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

123000 mi

US $250
Exhaust pressure sensor malfunction, MIL set, car in "limp home" mode. 
106020 mi

A $6500
Turbocharger problem put engine into limp mode. Turbo needed replacing 
47000 mi Small oil leak from the oil pan. Seal changed (required removal of the transmission...) 
86000 mi Turbo stopped working 
8798 mi Oil Separator Replaced due to oil leak 
28400 mi

US $176
Engine Stopped-Vol Control Valve Replaced- New Fuel filter - also Tailgate latch replaced (unrelated) to eng.stop. Re-imbr. for hotel and meals -2 nights 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

78000 mi Transmission not shifting properly on startup. No problem found by dealer. Updated software installed by dealer. 
78000 mi

US $395
Check engine light on. Fuel check valve replaced. 
100300 mi Check engine light-> evaporative emission system. Dealer unable to isolate cause of codes. Cleared system codes. Check engine didn't return. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

69300 mi

US $125
Replace 3 of 4 camshaft positioning solenoids. 
57040 mi

C $470
CEL lighted on. Exhaust camshaft solenoids replaced 
62400 mi CEL light. Intake manifold was leaking air, replaced under ELw 
25000 mi Warranty repair: oil warning on but no oil problem. Attributed to driving long distance at high speed. Engine throttle control software updated. 
56000 mi

US $200
Radiator leaking from between reservoir and radiator. Replacement of radiator was completed. 
48000 mi

US $450
Engine light on. Car drove normal. Dealer said it was cam adjuster magnet front left worn. Replace parts. 
52800 mi Leaking engine oil. Bad gasket found and replaced 
56000 mi Car leaking oil. Gasket leak found and replaced. 
38000 mi Check engine and blue smoke - some sort of fuel delivery solenoid 
51900 mi

US $1500
Leaking oil pan gasket. 
59000 mi

US $450
Slow oil leak at the bottom oil pan. Didnt fix the leak has been there for years. 
86800 mi

C $650
No heat, diagnose and replace thermostat 
109000 mi

US $10000
Thermostat replaced Intake manifold replaced because of crack 
116000 mi

US $60
Misfire in cylinder 3, replaced ignition coil myself. 
151000 mi

US $2500
Crack in intake manifold. 
165000 mi

US $200
Replace chain tensioner 
81000 mi

US $3577
cooling system circuit fault 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Engine Problems

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