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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 136 repairs.
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 23000 mi | Car died on road and then after restarting the check engine light came on and car was misfiring badly, running very rough. Diagnosed to misfiring on 7 of 12 cylinders. |
| 25000 mi | Check engine light came on, emissions issue and then they hooked it to computer and said the issue was no longer happening. No "true" repair that I am aware of. So nothing fixed so assume it will occur again. |
| 25000 mi US $250 |
Check engine light, bad O2 sensor. two spark plugs and new coil pack |
| 41540 mi | Coolant hose leaked. Had to order part from Germany. Had to remove turbos to get to area. This would have been am $8000 repair. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 69520 mi €170 |
Kick down not functioning. Cam shaft censor replaced |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 139000 mi | Engine cam plug at rear of cylinder head leaking. Replaced cam plug under warranty. |
| 139700 mi US $738 |
Engine oil found in coolant tank. Engine oil cooler/heat exchanger replaced. |
| 141000 mi US $1200 |
Engine mount collapsed. Engine and tranny mount replaced. Drive belt replaced. Transmission mount replaced. Engine drive belt cracked. Drive belt replaced. |
| 141000 mi | Oil cam plug still leaking and noticed by independent mechanic when stabilizer bar was replaced. Cam plug repair was done by dealer earlier last year and still under warranty. |
| 144300 mi US $980 |
Radiator leaking causing low coolant level warning. Replaced radiator and hoses. |
| 191591 mi US $477 |
Leaking cam plug replaced. After multiple attempts by the Mercedes dealer to fix this leak, independent shop fixed it once and for all. Replace leaking upper radiator hose and thermostat |
| 210688 mi US $1062 |
Replace failed fuel pump. Vehicle began to hesitate and eventually lost power on freeway. I was able to coast to the shoulder and wait for a tow truck. Replaced leaking heater shut off valve. Smell of coolant emanating from front of firewall. |
| 50000 mi | Transmission would randomly disengage while driving or torque lock would occur leaving car vehicle locked in a single gear. |
| 55000 mi | Timing chain sprocket is worn and required replacement (known defect MBUSA reported to dealers), check engine light indicated problem. Secondary problem created and repaired by dealer, O-ring damaged causing oil leak after engine repair. |
| 61000 mi US $900 |
Radiator cap leaking, replaced and pressure tested, repair complete. Transmission mount collapsed, part replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
Engine Oil leak, seal replaced. |
| 39000 mi US $400 |
Pressure Valve for Emissons to allow gas to be put in car. Could not fill gas tank. Repaired |
| 69000 mi US $700 |
charcoal canister replaced |
| 38000 mi | Small oil leak - new plug ordered,but not installed |
| 64060 mi C $295 |
Starting poorly, Pump Relay replaced, No other problem found at this time but fuel pump is suspected as causing relay to burn out. |
| 64480 mi | The repair shop said it probably needed an Engine Control Unit. About $4000.00. They said it would probably solve the poor warm-start problem but not for sure. I decided to get rid of the car. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi US $240 |
Bad ignition coil pack; replaced with new part |
| 107000 mi US $450 |
2 bad coil packs replaced |
| 122000 mi US $3000 |
Exhaust manifold actuator failure. Replaced manifold with used part |
| 53200 mi £361 |
6 glow plugs A0011597101, the glow plug control unit A6429005801 and Turbo Gaskets A6420940080/A6420940580 |
| 67000 mi £612 |
port shut off motor reporting error replaced all parts |
| 78000 mi £114 |
6 glow plugs A0011597101 |
| 44200 mi | Heavy fuel smell after filling tank related to previous repair. Fuel tank was replaced |
| 41000 mi US $125 |
Replaced leaking rear cam plug |
| 104000 mi | ECU needed to be replaced |
| 140000 mi US $1800 |
Replace radiator; Replace exhaust hangers. |
| 60000 mi | Transmission control unit previously repaired not working correctly Oil level sensor sending incorrect oil level |
| 64200 mi US $350 |
New motor mounts |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55300 mi £150 |
Defective glow plugs: all reported "tired", all changed |
| 56200 mi £2834 |
check engine light/limp home mode; inlet air manifold flaps seized (one side), motor burnt out (one side) and other side showing signs of failure; both replaced |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 42502 mi | Glow plug replacement |
| 72200 mi | Excessive exhaust smoke DPF replaced |
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