| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (33%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 33 repairs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
518-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Maryland, United States - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201127000 mi | Diagnosed noisy differential. Replacement ordered | ||
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Dec 201581000 miUS $710 | Replaced right/front air strut | ||
| Oct 2018100630 miUS $370 | air suspension compressor running too long, so I replaced it. | ||
| Nov 2018101630 miUS $338 | bad air strut | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Arizona, United States - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201338000 miUS $2200 | replaced Command unit. Have 3rd party waranty and total cost to me was $200. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201537000 mi | Failure of air suspension system. Also, strut ordered from Germany, hence long time in shop. Free loaner car provided, thankfully. | ||
| Mar 201641000 mi | Broken AC valve. | ||
| May 201641000 mi | Radiator fan failure. | ||
| Jan 2017 | Failed compressor | ||
| Apr 201748000 miUS $1200 | Whole system failure. ESP, ABS, and a few other acronyms were flashing on the dashboard all of a sudden. The dealer ordered new computer modules and all is now well. Steering system failure, electrical/power | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201576000 miUS $47 | Replaced non functioning power folding drivers mirror | ||
| Mar 201684000 mi | Pano roof would not open. Replaced rails/cables and motor. | ||
| Dec 201693000 mi | Replaced left front suspension piece with torn boot. Replaced left rear tire pressure sensor | ||
| May 201797000 miUS $1700 | Pano roof stopped operating. Replaced power sunshade motor. | ||
| Apr 2018104000 mi | Replaced control arm bushings | ||
| Jan 2022133000 miUS $300 | AC lost Freon. Refilled with Freon and due to trace leak. | ||
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Alabama, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201692300 miUS $800 | Air Suspension Pump malfunction | ||
| Jul 2017103000 miUS $1100 | Front Lower Control arm's bilateral | ||
| Mar 2018107000 miUS $900 | Starter replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Great Britain Feb 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 2015118700 mi£134 | Near side front Acceleration Sensor | ||
| Nov 2015128000 mi£1110 | Replaced o/s/f strut, replaced both front lower spring control arms | ||
| Mar 2016133000 mi£665 | Front o/s/f brake caliper pistons stuck | ||
| Jul 2016136500 mi£2652 | Faulty airmatic pump + n/s/f shock absorber was leaking Faulty ASR unit | ||
| Jun 2017146000 mi£1647 | Air conditioning | ||
| Nov 2017149721 mi | Replace Gearbox electrical plate Replaced Alternator Screen Washer pump replaced Leaking radiator. Replaced Battery warning light staying on. Suspect ECU wiring replaced Replaced brake solenoid | ||
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