| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- 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 72 repairs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (43%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 131440 mi C $2500 |
was in a accident. Many many issues after bodywork was completed. Insucrance after spending $16000+ they decided to write off the car. This car has mamy issues for the last 2 years starting about 160,000 km. |
| 21500 mi | Active Head Restraint Problem - replaced resistor in driver headrest |
| 83000 mi | Passenger heated seat replaced due to electrical fault |
| US $932 | Audio Volume control in steering wheel inoperative |
| 23000 mi | Replaced Nav System. System kept shutting down. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 168000 mi US $535 |
Replaced all 4 wheel speed sensors. Had one go bad and would not "reset"----so I changed all 4. With that many miles on the R this repair can almost be classified as preventive maint to preclude further incidents. |
| 181000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced satellite module due to failure. |
| 183000 mi US $200 |
Replaced A/C pulley/sheave. The sealed bearing was beginning to fail as indicated by the grease it was slinging into the engine compartment. |
| 191000 mi US $500 |
Evacuated A/C , did leak check,refilled with freon. |
| 210400 mi US $500 |
Freon leak at condenser and wobble plate in compressor quit wobbling. Replaced a/c comp, condenser and dryer. Evac'd system and refilled |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 111227 mi US $1140 |
Replace wiper motor and corresponding fuse relay box |
| 171000 mi US $625 |
Flat battery. Replaced both standard and starter batteries. |
| 54020 mi €600 |
Xeon light unit relpacement |
| 41300 mi US $150 |
My navigaton system sometimes displays a "can't read nav disk" error and won't work. I took the car to the dealer and they could not duplicate. They suggested replacement at $3000. I chose to deal with the intermittent failure. |
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