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%)

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 15 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 $1100
conductor plate reflash; a lot of labor to remove part in order to reflash it 
100000 mi

US $1200
valve body; no longer shifting 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

97000 mi

US $108
Rough shift 
47000 mi Hard upshift from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. Requires a new valve body. SW upgrade did not help 
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. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

121000 mi Front differential in need of repair. 
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. 
169000 mi

US $5600
Rebuilt transmission 
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

57040 mi

C $470
Car bangs when engaging the transmission. stuck in first gear. Transmission valve control body and EGS control unit replaced. 
48600 mi

US $1400
Replace valve body with Mercedes Benz manufacture help on parts. 
81000 mi

US $3577
internal speed sensor defective 
109000 mi

US $10000
Car went into limp mode 
75000 mi

US $500
Can't remember the details. But it had to do with adjusting some magnets 
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 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Transmission Problems

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