2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2013

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 64 repairs.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Engine not specified

13000 mi Strange noise at startup 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

56000 mi Engine idling low and running roughly after stopping from highway speed. 
61000 mi Problem with low, rough idle was intermittent and could never be duplicated by the dealer. 
147000 mi

US $3000
New water pump hoses thermostat belts pulleys valves  and cam shaft gaskets 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 255hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

62000 mi

A $2500
EGR Valve replaced 
65100 mi

A $1800
Nox Sensors faulty and replaced under goodwill arrangement. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

94000 mi

US $972
EGR replaced 
98000 mi Bad valve associated with Diesel engine 
39400 mi

US $1300
Bad balking or hesitation at every shift point. Replaced oil cooler seal and resulting Mass Air Flow assembly 
39000 mi The urea tank heater had to be replaced at 62,000 km of which MB paid for half (total bill $1500). Urea tank heaters are not considered part of the fuel system and are often exempted from 3rd party warranty programs....just FYI. 
40000 mi Replaced NOx sensors. Replaced soot sensor. 
43000 mi Engine Light 
48000 mi Engine Light, bad NOx sensors, both front and back. Replace by dealer 
52500 mi Air inlet to turbo gasket causing oil leak 
39680 mi Engine light on for preheater in DEF system. Corrected replaced, then needed pressure hose. 
71880 mi Oil cooler system leak Soot sensor defective serpentine belt broke and pully's worn. Long wait for parts 
103540 mi

C $2500
2- Oxygen sensors 
120280 mi Leaking oil again 
140120 mi

C $1202
Replace MAF sensor 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

45800 mi Car would not start, when it eventually did start the engine died immediately. Sent to Mercedes of San Diego, computer software updated. 
22000 mi Sensor on emission control. 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV

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

40000 mi Timing chain noise at startup. Known service bulletin 
72000 mi

US $600
Cam shaft sensors 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Engine Problems

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