2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008

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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 121 repairs.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

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

37020 mi rear hatch latch replaced 
33000 mi Left rear seat cushion doesn't fold forward. Bad latch. 
35000 mi Replaced left rear seat cushion latch mechanism. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

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

40700 mi The headlights were positioned wrong. At highways speeds, the headlights had a "dark zone" right in the middle. Very dangerous when driving in the dark, as your visibility was only limited to 5 metres ( at dead center). 
50840 mi

C $200
Spontaneous blow out of the back windshield while parked in the garage. The glass blew out a 4 foot radius in the back of the ML550 in the garage. Auto insurance will pay after my $200 deductible. Not a happy camper !!! 
65720 mi

C $4500
seat belt not rewinding, would be $712 cdn before taxes. passenger back seat stuck 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

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

80700 mi

US $100
Rear hatch latch replaced 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Other Problems

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