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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%)
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Chart based on 72 repairs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 60000 mi | Replaced Wheel Bearing Replaced Wheel Bearing |
| 66000 mi | Replaced Rear Airmatic Bags and Load Leveling Sensors |
| 73500 mi US $932 |
Replaced both front struts/shock absorbers due to leaks in struts |
| 75000 mi US $350 |
Replaced rear air springs |
| 88300 mi US $2300 |
New struts |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 135500 mi | Rear air suspension bellows on passenger side changed out ( I completed repairs myself) due to leak. Covered under warranty by Arnott. |
| 141000 mi US $250 |
Changed out strut coils to improve ride and handling |
| 146000 mi US $450 |
Power steering pump developed a casing leak. Changed pump out and also installed new reservoir |
| 178000 mi US $400 |
Found the passenger side front strut leaking oil. Its a Bilstein strut with only 66000 miles on it. Replaced both front struts. |
| 191000 mi US $500 |
Re-coded rear suspension air bag level switches. All is good. What a fine vehicle!!! |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 88000 mi US $828 |
Leaking power steering control head. Replaced |
| 112000 mi US $833 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing |
| 43000 mi | One of the shocks in the front of the car dropped about 4 inches. There was no change in ride and the car had already been sold so I did not have it looked at. |
| 103000 mi US $1200 |
Rear airmatic failed on right side. Replaced both rear airmatics. |
| 152000 mi US $3400 |
Power steering system leak. Power steering pump failing. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $300 |
One air shock failed and was replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $600 |
Leaking power steering oil. Replaced power steering system |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 76260 mi C $650 |
Rear shocks were replaced as they were due |
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