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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (7%)
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 69 repairs.
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | Interior door panel creaks, apparently there was a TSB to add felt tape behind the panels (b pillars) which fixed the issue. |
| 103000 mi US $850 |
Massive water leak that filled up the spare tire space and throughout the chassis (couple of gallons of water from behind each wheel well and boot of suv). Water shorted out the fuel pump control module and the battery required replacing. Not clear where the water leak originated. No evidence inside the vehicle. Drain vents were cleaned and drain plug in rear was removed to ensure flooding would not happen again. |
| 38000 mi | Window seal noise repaired on driver/passenger front doors. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 48100 mi | Leak through top of windshield. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50700 mi | Rear vent broken, needed to be replaced. |
| 30200 mi | Rattle coming from under passenger seat. Dealer had to disassemble passenger/seat area, and remove a foreign object from the under seat heating ducts. |
| 34000 mi | Power sunroof does not autoclose to the proper position. Computer reprogrammed, which solved the problem for two weeks. After two weeks, original failure reoccurred. Power sunroof does not autoclose to proper position, failure reoccurred after computer reprogramming. Closed detected position not being stored properly in sunroof motor. Sunroof motor and related sensors replaced. |
| 26000 mi | Driver seatcover replacement |
| 24000 mi | Replaced drivers seat cover. P-Tex was delaminating. |
| 104600 mi US $325 |
Replaced worn cover on drivers bottom seat. Purchased OEM cover on line, had local trim shop install it. |
| 143000 mi US $930 |
Passenger seat cover worn, MB only sells cover as part of complete lower seat assembly due to airbag weight sensors imbedded in seat so repair was much more expensive than expected. Bought OEM seat assembly on internet from a MB dealer for $830 (local MB dealer wanted MSRP of $1200 for the part only!), had trim shop install for $95. Car computer had to be reset by MB dealer ($260). |
| 10500 mi | Seat insert on back of front seat has to be replaced. Ordered. |
| 15000 mi | Seat material still on order. Pigment loss. |
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