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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 266 repairs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 21700 mi | Auto gear Box rear seal leaking & replaced |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| US $800 | Transmission leak also needed to be fixed. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32200 mi C $400 |
Whining noise from the transfer case. The shop advised to wait and see. The cost quoted was only for the diagnosis. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi | Leaky Transfer case |
| 124000 mi US $750 |
Corroded transmission fluid pan |
| 74000 mi US $6671 |
Whining noise was diagnosed as transfer case bearing that cannot be replaced. Since TC is part of the transmission (4MOTION model) a re-manufactured transmission was installed. While this happens in the all-wheel-drive c300s, I consider it just an unlucky occurrence that I have one that failed. It is still a beautiful car and now it's pretty much bullet-proof! |
| 76000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission Conductor Plate and Valve Body replaced. |
| 19014 mi | Check engine light comes on while driving. Brought to dealer, code shows that emissions system is inop. Left and right air pump switches get replaced. Issue is solved. |
| 52000 mi | 1. Fluid leaking from transfer case. Transfer case resealed. |
| 61000 mi | Catastrophic failure of the transfer case (part of AWD system). Since the transfer case is integrated with the transmission, the whole transmission was replaced. |
| 69720 mi C $1675 |
Difficulty selecting forward or reverse. Conductor plate failure. |
| 10000 mi | Transfer case inside of transmission developed high-pitch noise when vehicle was moving above 45 mph. Dealer determined problem as transfer case; Mercedes-Benz told dealer to replace entire transmission. Loaner car provided. Vehicle successfully fixed. |
| 16000 mi | Transmission fluid leak. transmission gasket replaced. |
| 10840 mi | tranny leak |
| 12400 mi | Trans Fluid leak discovered by dealer. |
| 47740 mi C $2500 |
Replace torn cv joint cover. Requires whole new axle |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 55000 mi US $10 |
Clutch pedal would become stiff when car is warmed up. Multiple attempts at resolving the issue were unsatisfactory. Settled on spraying low viscosity oil on the clutch master cylinder behind the dust boot. The stiffness is lessened, but persists. |
| 18000 mi | Needed to replace manual transmission |
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