2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009

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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (38%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Chart based on 8 repairs.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Quebec, Canada
- Jan 2015
Jan 2015

60140 mi
Recurring known Head Gasket quality issue of diesel engine of Mercedes R-Class 2009 (OM651 engine) New Head Gasket part to solve this issue. The dealer gave me 12 months of warranty over this issue. Cost was 0.00 (under warranty) 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

Mercedes-Benz R-Class in South Africa
- Jul 2009
Jul 2009 Electronic trunk bounces up when button pushed to close it, dealership replaced whole trunk. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Texas, United States
- Feb 2016
Feb 2016

61000 mi

US $140
replace CV boot replace power steering pump replace water pump pulley 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in California, United States
- Nov 2012
Oct 2012

29243 mi

US $600
replaced passenger door lock 
Nov 2012

29450 mi

US $3000
CD changer not working. Replaced entire command unit. Then EIS (electronic ignition) would not correspond with Command Unit; replaced EIS unit 
Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Texas, United States
- Nov 2011
Nov 2011

25000 mi
It is under warranty,and dealer changed the air suspension bellows. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Repair Histories

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