| 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%)
Chart based on 72 repairs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 19 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 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 127000 mi US $5000 |
While changing out the glow plugs and relay, a cracked seal around turbo charger was discovered. They also discovered an oil leak. A TSB reported a defective oil seal between crank case and oil cooler was installed by Mercedes. 3 days later $5000 later! |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8200 mi | Replaced Fuel Filter - Covered by OEM Warantee |
| 37000 mi | Oil Cooler Leaking - Replaced unit. |
| 65000 mi US $300 |
Replace Rubber fuel line from tank to engine - leaking |
| 77000 mi | Oil Cooler Leak - Replaced O Rings. |
| 83000 mi | Oil Leak: upper firewall partition and pipe from air filters to turbo. Found seal leaking. Replaced. |
| 69800 mi US $932 |
Replaced oil level sensor. |
| 97000 mi US $615 |
Glow Plug number 2 failed. Replaced all 6 glow plugs. |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Occasional sputtering under acceleration |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 146000 mi US $57 |
Replaced both intake camshaft solenoids. Both were old revisions and the drivers side was throwing a DTC. Replaced with the latest and greatest rev. |
| 210400 mi US $250 |
Replaced a stretched timing chain and timing chain tensioner |
| 221300 mi US $200 |
Ticking sound from tensioner. Replaced tensioner, idlers and belt |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 108000 mi US $454 |
Belt squealing- replaced upper + lower pulleys and belt |
| 110000 mi US $763 |
Coolant thermostat stuck- replaced. Right camshaft magnet failing- replaced. Brake fluid flushed. |
| 112000 mi US $792 |
Failing belt tightener. Replaced belt tightener, both guide pulleys and belt Replace leaking oil separator and cam plugs |
| 144000 mi US $7000 |
Balance shaft |
| 135000 mi US $600 |
vacuum hoses |
| 136700 mi US $700 |
Replaced coolant thermostat. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 101680 mi C $741 |
The throttle body assembly had to be cleaned and reset The serpentine belt and the entire pulley assembly had to be replaced as it was worn out and making excessive noise and affecting motor operation |
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