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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 87 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

Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Oct 2011

100000 mi

US $500
conductor plate reflash; a lot of labor to remove part in order to reflash it glow plug control module 
Nov 2011

100000 mi

US $1200
valve body; no longer shifting MAF sensor needed replacing light sensor control module malfunction 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Georgia, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
Feb 2011

97000 mi

US $108
Rough shift 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in New Jersey, United States
- Oct 2007
Oct 2007

8798 mi
Oil Separator Replaced due to oil leak 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Western Australia, Australia
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
Dec 2015

106020 mi

A $6500
Turbocharger problem put engine into limp mode. Turbo needed replacing 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014

123000 mi

US $250
Exhaust pressure sensor malfunction, MIL set, car in "limp home" mode. 
Aug 2015

141400 mi

US $500
Left rear shock seal blew, replaced both rear shocks. 
Sep 2016

163000 mi

US $855
right rear wheel bearing and ABS speed sensor broken, parts replaced. 
Mar 2018

186000 mi

US $365
Replace Air pump for rear air suspension and replace rear hatch lock actuator 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Florida, United States
- Mar 2008
Mar 2008

200 mi
Don't know where to start. Have had car since Feb. 2008 and it has been towed 6-7 times now, including off the interstate twice. Is currently in shop for completely new transmission. They've had it for over 2 weeks. Mult issues and problems. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Maryland, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
Oct 2010

47000 mi
Hard upshift from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. Requires a new valve body. SW upgrade did not help Small oil leak from the oil pan. Seal changed (required removal of the transmission...) 
Oct 2011

69000 mi

US $1100
Airmatic compressor malfunction, got a warning light 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2015
Sep 2011

86000 mi
Turbo stopped working Rear door latching mechanism. Latch sticks and you can't open the door. Rear shocks. 
Dec 2015

154000 mi
Power steering leaks 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011

65100 mi

C $500
tailgate latch stopped working 
Apr 2011

65720 mi
Power steering worked intermittently - very stiff, hard to drive 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2010 - Mar 2016
Nov 2010

47700 mi
Radio no volume. Replaced amplifier and fixed problem 
Apr 2011

52800 mi
Headlight bulbs. Usually get only 4-5 months out of a set. 
Feb 2012

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. 
May 2014

87100 mi

US $1200
Pump to suspension broke 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Washington, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

19000 mi

US $200
Winscreen replaced–rock damage– $200 ded. 
Jan 2010

24600 mi
R&R rear center tailight assy to fix water leak 
Jul 2010

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 
Mar 2011

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.  

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

Mercedes-Benz R-Class in France
Dec 2015 - Jun 2017
Oct 2016

117880 mi

€750
leak in power steering system - cracked pipe connector, replacement part fitted. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Virginia, United States
Jul 2010 - Mar 2016
Aug 2010

76000 mi

US $150
Steering system made unusual noises at extremes of turning radius. Steering pump and related parts replaced. 
Dec 2010

78000 mi
Transmission not shifting properly on startup. No problem found by dealer. Updated software installed by dealer. 
Apr 2011

78000 mi

US $395
Check engine light on. Fuel check valve replaced. 
Jan 2012

85000 mi

US $1050
During Svc B, dealer found leak in steering rack. Repair covered by ext warranty. Delay was result of dealer attempting to sell a new MB part vs. accepting a remanufactured part from the warranty co. 
Jul 2012

91300 mi

US $550
Chrome accents on steering wheel were coming undone. Plastic Buttons on key coming undone from repeated use(!). Replaced key with newly designed model. 
Jul 2013

100300 mi
Check engine light-> evaporative emission system. Dealer unable to isolate cause of codes. Cleared system codes. Check engine didn't return. 
Jan 2016

95000 mi
There wz groaning noise frm steering at startup. Dx'd as likely failure of the pwr steering pump and/or possible failure of steering rack. Est. $ for to repl pump=$1200. Est. $ to repl rack=$2000. Will sell/trade vs. repair. 
Mar 2016

121000 mi
Both power steering and front differential diagnosed as in need of major repairs. Decided to sell vehicle rather than invest major funds in repairs. Front differential in need of repair. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2017
Aug 2011

60800 mi

US $1800
problem: Check engine light on & vehicle will not shift. solution: R&R Trans Pan. replaced valve body w/control unit. Perform control module programming and initial startup. perform reset of adaptation drive. 
Sep 2014

145000 mi

US $1500
Air suspension compressor replaced. 
Jun 2015

169000 mi

US $5600
Rebuilt transmission 
Jan 2017

211000 mi

US $1000
Transmission slipping. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Alabama, United States
Jan 2014 - Jan 2021
Feb 2015

28400 mi

US $50
Halogen light bulb burnt out. Replaced both lights. 
Dec 2015

38000 mi
Taillight harness replaced 
Mar 2016

41000 mi

US $90
Auxiliary battery replaced 
Oct 2017

55000 mi

US $800
Replace compressor and both rear air bags in suspension 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Great Britain
Nov 2013 - Apr 2015
Dec 2013

73000 mi
Possible rear passenger side ball joint seeking noise which might need replacement 
Oct 2014

84700 mi

£500
Air bag leak, but changed the level sensors unnecessarily. Had to go back to the dealer as the repsirs didn't solve the leaning to one side. Fought with the dealer to get it checked properly. Problem with the air bag, changed on one side. Had to fight to get the problem sorted, but the other side is having the leakage of air bag which was pointed out bedore but was not listened to by the dealer and have to go back again and fight. Update: will take it back in May or June. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Illinois, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
Apr 2013

69300 mi

US $125
Replace 3 of 4 camshaft positioning solenoids. 
Apr 2014

78300 mi

US $400
Rear airbag replacement due to leak in left rear unit. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Apr 2017
Oct 2016

117000 mi

US $2000
REAR SUSPENSION AIR WAS LEAKING AND LOWERING THE CAR WHILE PARKED. REPLACED. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Illinois, United States
Jul 2007 - Jan 2011
Jan 2007

300 mi
Steering wheel left shifting pad came off. Warranty repair which replace the entire steering wheel. 
Jan 2008

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. 
Mar 2008

12000 mi
Silver inlay button on ashtray lid fell off. Warranty repair replaced whole lid, not just button. 
Apr 2009

25000 mi
Warranty repair: oil warning on but no oil problem. Attributed to driving long distance at high speed. Engine throttle control software updated. 
Dec 2009

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 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
May 2013

51240 mi
Rear air shock replaced under ELW 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. 
Sep 2013

53320 mi
Driver door switch had window lock button stuck. Tailgate opening handle was locking. 
Nov 2013

54220 mi

C $850
Rear shock fell off lose. Replaced, the shock was replaced by MB 1.5 yrs ago. Dealer did not recognize their fault. 
Apr 2014

57040 mi

C $470
CEL lighted on. Exhaust camshaft solenoids replaced Car bangs when engaging the transmission. stuck in first gear. Transmission valve control body and EGS control unit replaced. 
Sep 2014

62400 mi
Noise from left front bearing. Replaced under ELW CEL light. Intake manifold was leaking air, replaced under ELw 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Great Britain
- Oct 2009
Oct 2009

25000 mi
Rear RH quarter-light detached from mechanism. Repaired under warranty. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2015
Jun 2012

56000 mi

US $200
Radiator leaking from between reservoir and radiator. Replacement of radiator was completed. 
Mar 2014

76000 mi

US $250
Right Side Rear Suspension Airbag was repaired under extended warranty Moon Roof Rails and pulley system were replaced 
Sep 2014

85000 mi

US $250
Lift Gate latch not functioning. 
Jan 2015

87300 mi

US $4000
Both SAM units (front & rear), and both batteries were replaced. 
Mar 2015

89000 mi

US $250
Passenger's rear airbag was defective. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Idaho, United States
Aug 2010 - Mar 2014
Sep 2010

38000 mi
Check engine and blue smoke - some sort of fuel delivery solenoid 
Nov 2012

51900 mi

US $1500
Leaking oil pan gasket. Replaced brake fluid reservoir that was leaking. 
Mar 2014

59000 mi

US $450
Replaced bad battery Steering fluid reservoir has slow leak. Didnt replace. Slow oil leak at the bottom oil pan. Didnt fix the leak has been there for years. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Apr 2013
Aug 2010

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.  
Nov 2010

34000 mi

US $25
Replace headlamp left. Self-repair $25 for a pair (save one for spare). 
Jun 2011

39000 mi
Hatch / trunk door would not close. This is the 5th times for repairing this power tailgate. 
Jun 2012

48000 mi

US $1400
replace two batteries $500 
Nov 2012

48600 mi

US $1400
Replace valve body with Mercedes Benz manufacture help on parts. 
Dec 2012

48000 mi

US $450
Engine light on. Car drove normal. Dealer said it was cam adjuster magnet front left worn. Replace parts. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011

40000 mi
Replaced the left taillight module due to intermittent fault. Replaced gasket on the right rear passenger door. 
Jul 2011

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. While in the shop they discovered that the Power Steering Pump was leaking too. They replaced both. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Apr 2014
Nov 2010

52800 mi
Leaking engine oil. Bad gasket found and replaced Climate control fan cycles on and off erratically even when car is off.  Rear shock leaking. Both sides replaced.  
Feb 2011

56000 mi
Car leaking oil. Gasket leak found and replaced. Bad fan motor. Part ordered. Rear tailgate not operating as designed. Part replaced. 
Mar 2011

57000 mi
Heater fan still working erractically. Repaired again. 
Mar 2014

88000 mi

US $2200
suspension went out 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2011 - Dec 2015
Mar 2012

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 
Aug 2013

76700 mi

C $1300
replaced rear shocks and front passenger wheel (boot?) 
Sep 2013

79360 mi

C $800
following the last trip where the front passenger (boot?) was replaced, they found the front axle to need replacing. they credited for the original work and repair, and only charged for the additional part and a small amount of labour 
Mar 2014

86800 mi

C $650
No heat, diagnose and replace thermostat 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Virginia, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

60000 mi

US $600
replaced tailgate latch 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

67000 mi

US $15
Steering rough. Found PS fluid low, topped off. 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in New York, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013

97700 mi

US $400
Air matic suspension airbag 
Mar 2014

109000 mi

US $10000
Car went into limp mode Suspension air bag failed Steering gear replaced Thermostat replaced Intake manifold replaced because of crack 
Sep 2014

116000 mi

US $60
Misfire in cylinder 3, replaced ignition coil myself. 
Sep 2016

151000 mi

US $2500
Crack in intake manifold. 
Apr 2017

165000 mi

US $200
Replace chain tensioner 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Ohio, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

75000 mi

US $500
Can't remember the details. But it had to do with adjusting some magnets 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Ohio, United States
Jan 2013 - Oct 2017
May 2014

81000 mi

US $3577
internal speed sensor defective cooling system circuit fault Passenger rear door and rear door panel assembly replaced 
Jan 2017

US $300
rear passenger side hydraulics was not working because of a leak in the valve 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2016 - Nov 2017
May 2017

104000 mi

US $325
Two new tires and balance all four wheels 

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2006.5 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz in Great Britain
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

70000 mi

£1000
Replaced rear suspension airbag Mass air flow system replaced Valve body replaced 

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