2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007

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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%)

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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (26%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 23 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 604hp 6.0L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

31000 mi Hydraulic pressure line 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

23000 mi ABC Malfunction Msg - R&R ABC Tandem Pump again. This is the 4th time it's been replaced since new. Car has been to 4 Benz shops 8 times since April '09 and been out of service 45 days since April '09. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

67000 mi

US $1105
Control Arm 
141000 mi

US $460
Stabilizer bushings were damage from cam plug oil leak fixed earlier last year, also slight suspension noise, so entire stabilizer bar assembly was replaced by ind. Cam plug was still leaking so took it back to dealer to get warranty repair. 
159940 mi

US $2465
Airmatic air suspension strut, air compressor, control valve replaced. 
161139 mi

US $1191
Airmatic compressor, relay, and valve block. 
168328 mi

US $1782
Replaced driver side front airmatic strut. 
191591 mi

US $1505
Repack wheel bearing, grease. Replace worn out front spring link control arm 
62000 mi

£300
Small height rod seized and then broke 
63100 mi

US $450
RHS Tie rod control arm bushings were completely worn and squeaking loudly. 
70300 mi

US $750
Front Thrust Bushing leaking 
38000 mi

US $165
Squeaking from front suspension- replaced control arm After control arm replacement, alignment was off. Original repairing dealer refused to correct - took to another dealer and paid out of pocket. 
47000 mi Suspension problem apparent when bought vehicle. First attempt changed swaybar mounts. This did not work and did not make sense to me. Second attempt to fix suspension issue could not reproduce condition, third attempt required having a technician in the car for a ride along to finally convince MB there was a problem, the TSB was referenced to address and resolve the issue. Suspension problem apparent after vehicle purchase. First attempt changed swaybar mounts. This did not work and did not make sense to me. Second attempt to fix suspension issue could not reproduce condition, third attempt required having a technician in the car for a ride along to finally convince MB there was a problem, the TSB was referenced to address and resolve the issue. 
61000 mi

US $900
Lower control arms front suspension replaced. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.

382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

51000 mi

US $4000
airmatic [suspension] 
67000 mi

£394
near side control arm worn and failed MOT 
105000 mi Ball joint replaced 
110000 mi

US $2400
Replaced front AirMatic units 
125000 mi

US $900
Passenger side front ball joint bushing failure. Part replaced 
97500 mi

US $200
Lubricated & resealed a bearing/u-joint on the front driver's side (may have been related to previous issue) 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

56000 mi

£1000
Worn bushing 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

65580 mi Steering fluid leakages 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Suspension Problems

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