| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 182 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (33%)
$1000 - $2499 (67%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 126 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $2100 |
Failed [ignition] coil |
| 53600 mi US $1700 |
All coils and spark plugs replaced to deal with sensor warning for misfire on #5. Frustrating that there was no reasonable path to debug this one part at a time, because too expensive to get in an out to the coils, unlike on a BMW. This is very young to have such problems. Only going to buy toyota from now on ... |
2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
Oil leak repair |
| 120000 mi US $8000 |
Major work to replace oil cooler and seals and other work on engine to allow the car to be in tip-top condition to allow me to keep the car going for another 50,000 miles. |
| 102000 mi US $1280 |
Oil leaks from oil cooler, intercooler hoses |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Fluid change. |
| 147000 mi US $3000 |
New water pump hoses thermostat belts pulleys valves and cam shaft gaskets |
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. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71880 mi C $600 |
Oil cooler system leak Soot sensor defective |
| 85560 mi C $250 |
Rear Wheel bearing |
| 97340 mi C $2500 |
Replace both rear radar sensors for blind spot system |
| 103540 mi C $2500 |
2- Oxygen sensors |
| 39400 mi US $1300 |
Bad balking or hesitation at every shift point. Replaced oil cooler seal and resulting Mass Air Flow assembly |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 22000 mi US $1400 |
Upper front strut mounts worn out, major rattling noise. Dealer diagnosis and refused to repair under warranty at only 22,000 miles. Called MBUSA and no help there. MB sucks and we had repair done at local shop for less than 50% of dealer. Out of warranty by three months. Mercedes after much insisting offered to pay 40%. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60760 mi C $1400 |
NOx censors replacement |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69300 mi US $1500 |
air suspension failed. Dealer had car in twice to complete repair. |
| 70000 mi US $1800 |
Oil leak at turbo repaired, leak continued. Ultimately determined the problem was with the intercooler. All told dealer had Mercedes for 3 months on and off. Dealer did complete the repair and covered it under warranty even though I was out of warranty. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39600 mi US $450 |
Transmission and locks were acting up. A new battery solved the issues. |
| 60000 mi US $1200 |
Cable was severed leading to a fuel pressure sensor. First replaced sensor and then found damaged wire. Heat shield under car was responsible. |
| 73000 mi US $604 |
replace drive shaft rear flex disc - parts $206.25, labor $256.37 Anti-microbial treatment to A/C evaporator due to persistent bad smell - $140.95 - this smell issue seems to affect many MLs, and our service advisor told us MB will try to fix it under warranty only during the first year of ownership. |
| 86200 mi US $325 |
replaced suspension links to cure clunking noise replace hub and bearing |
| 104600 mi US $325 |
Replaced worn cover on drivers bottom seat. Purchased OEM cover on line, had local trim shop install it. |
| 133000 mi US $700 |
Lock on rear tail gate failed, lock replaced, which require disassembly of entire tail gate $600.00 Another attempt to remove bad smell from A/C, still not completely successful $90.00 Another attempt to remove bad smell from A/C, still not completely successful $90.00 |
| 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). |
| 149000 mi US $1200 |
Replace rear struts due to rough ride with occasional bottoming, also did 4 wheel alignment at same time |
| 233000 mi US $1875 |
The original alternator failed after 233,000 miles. Replaced alternator |
| 236000 mi US $1500 |
replace right side catalytic converter due to persistent check engine light |
2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 228hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 37180 mi C $2000 |
replace ignition switch |
| 37580 mi C $500 |
Radio reporting that it detected theft and is shutting down. Lane assist stop working after the vehicle was used for towing. Two radar sensors were replaced. |
| 58480 mi C $600 |
Check engine light went on. Determine that is air intake sensor and that either the sensor is faulty or intake control valve does not function correctly. |
| 76880 mi C $2700 |
Lane assist sensors were faulty. Shutdown whole electrical system. Replaced by MBC. Timing chain stretched because tensioner was faulty. replaced |
| 86800 mi C $5500 |
need to replace intake sensors and valve that got stuck oil cooler leaked. need to replace seals |
2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 228hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58900 mi C $1200 |
Wiring harness was replaced, found by parking sensor and passenger mirror fault. I noticed this problem during the initial test drive. Only replicated once out of warranty. They paid half after I proved that it was on every service request. |
| 68200 mi C $450 |
Diesel exhaust fluid heater failed, Mercedes paid full cost of part, I paid labour. |
| 87420 mi C $2500 |
2 Parking modules from back bumper of truck. Failure causes a Canbus fault from constant failure signals. Truck goes into limp home mode and all dash gauges fail, only 3 gears available, etc, etc. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $3000 |
Oil cooler leak |
2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55800 mi C $2000 |
Airmatic suspension pump gave up. Replaced. Also changed all fluids in the ML at the same time, hence the $2000 bill. Totally worth it. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77200 mi US $500 |
Thermostat |
| 137000 mi US $4000 |
CV boots, rear brakes, new tires Command System replaced |
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 228hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58280 mi C $2000 |
Glow Plugs and Glow Plug module Engine Oil Cooler leaking |
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $1708 |
Replaced AdBlue Heater Element (Diesel engine) w/ tank. RS Preheater #164-471-11-75 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 71300 mi US $600 |
Ignition switch was malfunctioning and was replaced. |
| 89100 mi US $850 |
Actuator for front passenger door electric lock malfunctioned and required replacement. But estimated cost was very high ($850), so decided to live with the problem. |
| 167000 mi US $500 |
Replace faulty lift gate lock actuator |
| 170000 mi US $2000 |
Replace water pump |
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 99820 mi A $1500 |
Key ignition module failed. Car would not start. Mechanical shop replaced ignition module with factory OEM unit which was shipped from Germany and programmed by Mercedes Benz factory to match vehicle keys and ECU immobolizer. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37000 mi US $1500 |
Keyless entry driver-side door handles failed and were replaced. Driver heated mirror failed and replaced. Passenger seatbelts won't retract and replaced. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine not specified
| 53960 mi C $1200 |
Major engine job to fix an oil leak, partially covered by warranty. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43900 mi US $150 |
Engine failed to start, it would crank but not start. NO CEL, NO Add Blue lights. Towed to shop, where it started, no error codes were noted. Issues could not be duplicated. |
| 48000 mi US $480 |
TPMS system, two of the sensors went out, replaced all four |
| 62000 mi US $2200 |
Diesel Exhust Fluid heater replacement. |
| 103000 mi US $2226 |
Front Break pads and Rotors with system flush |
| 82460 mi C $2100 |
Check engine light came on, emission problem diagnosed. 2nd time adblue heater needed replacement |
| 90000 mi US $1800 |
Diesel Emission Fluid tank heater |
| 25010 mi US $1426 |
Windshield replacement due to crack caused by passing truck $1,426.25; mostly paid by my insurance. |
| 53277 mi US $834 |
Right front door lock defective latch assembly; the 2nd on this car; first one fixed under warrant. MBUSA refused to cover anything as warranty had run out; dealer gave 15% discount - cost to me $834. |
| 60028 mi US $1351 |
NOx sensor replaced for 2nd time; also EGR Temperatur Sensor and air cleaner turbo seal replaced. $1,350.92 |
| 66241 mi US $1676 |
Turbocharger Intake Shut-off Motor was defective; no spare parts in USA available; had to be imported from Germany. $1,675.89 |
| 69000 mi US $504 |
paid for Bad Glow Plug Control Module. In addition dealer fixed free of charge Turbo Pipe Gree O-Ring seal & V-ribbed belt. Engine oil leak and damage to belt caused by previous repair. |
| 81000 mi US $5384 |
2 collapsed air suspension front struts and defective air compressor; all replaced; slow leak on right strut caused left strut & compressor to fail. Tire wear due to consequent bad wheel alignment required 4 new tires not incl. in cost above Turbo inlet pipe seals replaced $186.01 plus sales tax Transfer case input shaft seal replaced and oil replenished $807.84 plus sales tax Backup camera & module finally replaced after years of haggling. Intermittent outages usually when humid or rainy; eat. cost $2,400. Yes, you read that right. MBUSA and dealer paid as problem 1st appeared during warranty period. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 120000 mi US $2300 |
Rear air shocks |
| 143000 mi US $2000 |
Front air shocks |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 43400 mi $2800 |
Rear air springs replaced. Rear turn light led Passanger and driver lock doors were not working. |
| 47120 mi $500 |
Steering pump didn't work. Replaced for a new one. |
| 62440 mi $2100 |
Door attenuator didnt work |
| 65720 mi $1000 |
Some parts replaced |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 92500 mi US $1300 |
Water pump seal and bearings |
| 17900 mi US $650 |
Basic oil & filter stop, brake calipers replaced, multi-point check & service recall. We wanted the truck checked from top to bottom. Great experience! |
| 37244 mi US $839 |
I installed a recon nav/audio but no way to unlock "anti-theft (AT) warning message." Neither dealer, Socal parts or YouTube told me to expect this. Dealer removes unit, obtains pin from their MB internal network, performs start-up to unlock AT, plus software update and coding! Pathetic. This cost $215. With headlight bulb, inspection, and "B service" total was $839. N/C to "renormalize" the operation of all windows since one of the rears was slow. |
| 38000 mi US $380 |
Right rear tire replaced. Could not be repaired with a plug so new tire fitted - road hazard warranty for the Continenals purchased 15K miles ago no longer in effect. Slow leak, onboard computer alerted us, dealer found a nail went through the inside sidewall. |
| 38802 mi US $325 |
Warning light showed one of the stop light bulbs had failed. Dealer found contacts burnt, with the other side near failure. Installed "stop light socket updates" and two new bulbs. Labor was 235 and parts were 64. |
| 42500 mi US $322 |
Left rear tire replaced, had been losing pressure for several months, so I just kept refilling it. |
| 47291 mi US $1420 |
Battery dead, jumped vehicle to get to dealer, replaced battery; Blower motor replaced (it kept running, drain for fresh air intake box clogged malice Front parking lamp bulb replaced. |
| 52073 mi US $667 |
"B" service + inspection. |
| 57590 mi US $3997 |
Driver's side window switch panel replaced; "1 year/10K Service" performed; Replace spark plugs; Replace front & rear brakes/rotors; Replace rear springs (one was cracked, was told we had to do both malice Replace all wiper blades; Inspection. |
| 37000 mi US $836 |
ignition would not sense the key fob. ignition starter switch was replaced. |
| 52000 mi US $900 |
thermostat needed replacing |
| 53000 mi US $1400 |
Both lock actuators on front doors needed replacing |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63240 mi C $850 |
Rear tailgate would not open electrically only manually. Replaced latch and lever mechanism + 2.5 hrs labour. |
| 65340 mi C $950 |
rear door hatch would not open. Dealership replaced solenoid under warranty and charged for new latch and arm to inflate customer cost, $825. Engine trouble light. Code stated fuel cutoff solenoid defective / required replacement. Reset it, $125. Factory Warranty not honoured by dealership. Found dealership double dipping on warranty. Charging warranty and customer for same repairs. |
| 72900 mi C $455 |
Fuel cut off solenoid engine error. No output voltage. Solenoid replaced. |
| 133700 mi C $3150 |
Fuel Pump died on trip to Florida. vehicle towed to Jacksonville dealership and repaired. New pump in gas tank, filters, hose. Left dealership and discovered nav, sat & radio not working. Returned to dealership. Improperly flashed computer. |
| 158100 mi C $368 |
Rear Door Sw lockout stuck. Could not open rear windows using rear door switches. Replaced Driver side entire door/window/lock switch. |
| 161200 mi C $1035 |
Drivers door would not lock by using remote. Mechanically closed by reaching from rear door, pushing down, then closing rear door and using remote to lock other doors and alarming vehicle. Door switch replaced. Door locks. |
| 192820 mi C $280 |
Engine error code. Replaced 3 cylinder sensor |
| 253580 mi C $850 |
Oil Cooler Leak. Replaced gaskets and oil cooler |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced both front struts. Left one was blown. Replaced cabin filter. Aligned. Changed oil (synthetic). Fixed tire sensors. |
| 69000 mi US $1470 |
Intake runner flap motor and related parts. Car was in Limp mode and shifting badly because of that. |
| 70000 mi US $800 |
Replaced fuel pump car now starts and runs fine after 2 weeks, problem is gone. The new pump is an updated version that is self cooling. I believe the original pump generated excessive heat when the fuel level got low. |
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
faulty oil level sensor Electronic key failure |
| 51700 mi US $825 |
Check engine light (CEL)earlier for Temp sensors in emissions, shop cleaned contacts, but CEL returned 2 days later. Since shop could not replicate problem,replaced 2 temp sensors that seemed to be failing, but only on an intermittent basis Aug = a bad month for my "CEL" Sensors! Back again in just 2 weeks for another CEL & Glow Plug warning light briefly illuminating at each startup. Glow plug relay switch was replaced, no issue with plugs. Part was $180, rest was labor/tax |
| 83000 mi US $300 |
Check engine light on. Defective DPF pressure differential sensor. |
| 96000 mi US $275 |
10 year old xenon low beam headlight burned out. Expensive since it is xenon gas bulb, vs traditional bulb or newer LED |
| 136000 mi US $300 |
entire rear tail lamp assembly needed replaced as electrial connectors were corroded and unable to be cleaned |
| 141000 mi US $1200 |
Rear shocks replaced, leaking. Original equipment about 14 years old. |
| 141000 mi US $1000 |
Took week to get $800 shifting part from Germany re steering wheel. Quoted 3000 for diesel particulate filter replace and 1000 to fix fuel gauge. Skipped both but got 200 fuel cleaner injection . Still has delayed shift but check eng light went out after a week. |
| 79360 mi C $700 |
Drivers signal light not working. Tail light seals leaking & replaced. Electrical control module replaced due to moisture damage. |
| 96720 mi C $380 |
replace rear driver tail light assembly replace transmission pan, gaskets, oil and filter. pan was rusted so did routine service at same time |
| 99820 mi C $2000 |
replace crankcase vent valve assembly replace intake servo motor replace upper radiator hose |
| 56080 mi C $600 |
replaced leaking fuel filter loss of power / check engine light on faulty differential pressure sensor |
| 118420 mi C $1100 |
replaced pads & rotors |
| 64200 mi US $1000 |
Rack and Pinion Oil Leak - $2100.00 (Warranty). Oil Cooler Seals - $1,100 (warranty). Engine Belt - $300 (out of pocket). Tail Lamp Wire Harness - $200 (warranty) Air Mass Sensor - $610 (out of pocket). |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50840 mi C $200 |
Spontaneous blow out of the back windshield while parked in the garage. The glass blew out a 4 foot radius in the back of the ML550 in the garage. Auto insurance will pay after my $200 deductible. Not a happy camper !!! |
| 57660 mi C $4400 |
Mercedes infamous piss poor air suspension blew apart and took out the shocks (rear). An inherent design problem that Mercedes refuses to recognize. In 3 yrs,spent more money on the Benz than i have spent on ALL 5 of my vehicles. YES, all 5. |
| 65720 mi C $4500 |
balance tires, adjust computer for acceleration Rear hatch does not close because a bolt snapped off the hinge. There's still one bolt barely holding the hinge. They need to cut/ drill out the existing bolt and reposition the hinge and new bolts placed in. This was a cost of $308 cdn before taxes. seat belt not rewinding, would be $712 cdn before taxes. passenger back seat stuck adjust shocks-rough ride oil leak interior fan filter replaced front wheel bearing replaced, brakes replaced |
| 88040 mi C $5500 |
needed new rear shocks, oil filter seal leakage, front driver side light - full unit replaced as it leaked and sustained water damage. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83000 mi US $1000 |
leaking gasket New front tires Oil change engine air filter |
| 120000 mi US $120 |
Replaced rear brake light assembly and wiring harness |
| 83000 mi US $2300 |
Replaced worn lower control arms (left & right). |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77000 mi US $1800 |
Seatbelt module |
| 68500 mi US $600 |
Oil Cooler Seal Failed. Need to still replace. |
| 112000 mi US $2600 |
Oil cooler seal, transmission purge and oil change. Plastics for under body. |
| 81000 mi US $450 |
EGR hose plugged |
| 142000 mi US $2000 |
auto lights |
| 126000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced all shocks with Bilstein hd. Original shocks leaking. |
| 127000 mi US $500 |
Alignment was going to be performed until it was noticed the front boots were leaking. R&R both front CV boots |
| 138000 mi US $10000 |
Shop destroyed engine attempting repairs. Vehicle totaled. |
| 149420 mi C $1128 |
loss of several electrical functions including wipers, horn, keyless entry, turn signals, fuel guage, powere seets. nEventuakl diagnosed as rear SAM due to severe corrosin of the unit. |
| 154380 mi C $718 |
Fuel gauge read full regardless of actual fuel level. Replaced sending unit. |
| 164939 mi C $420 |
replace water pump replace right front wheel bearing |
| 187686 mi C $430 |
replace left rear wheel bearing |
| 187894 mi C $1390 |
Replace rear shocks and coil springs |
| 101700 mi US $1300 |
Transmission was repaired |
| 127000 mi US $6050 |
Transfer case broken tensioner |
| 132000 mi US $250 |
Rear SAM unit got wet from unknown source |
| 50220 mi C $600 |
Air suspension failure, replaced one rear air shock. |
| 55800 mi C $900 |
Tailgate right upper hinge - one of two bolts sheared. Had to be drilled out, retapped, and replaced. |
| 98580 mi C $1200 |
Rear airmatic shock blew out, making the car unsafe to drive. Fourth (or fifth) shock blown in six years. Makes car unreliable if away from an urban centre. Traded car in after this since warranty was expiring. |
| 99200 mi C $470 |
Rear light corrosion between bulb holder and light housing. Emission valve sticking resulting in oil leak near top rear of engine. |
| 110980 mi C $3480 |
loss of power / limp home mode. injector control module replaced. Glow plugs replaced. Full set three times Glow plug controller replaced twice |
| 143800 mi C $848 |
Left front wheel bearing started to howl. Had to replace ABS sensor on same wheel due to rust preventing removal of sensor |
| 124000 mi C $570 |
1. Error code- Particulate filter and sensor replaced. 2. New battery. 90% charge, but cold starting became an issue. Starter spun slower then normal and didn't want any issues. |
| 119000 mi US $1215 |
RR wheel hub replacement |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $2700 |
Leaky tail lamp housings [Left and Right] caused water to get into the car and short out the SAM computer below the spare tire well. Computers had to be replaced and reprogrammed. |
| 75000 mi US $385 |
CEL w/ P2187. Dealer diagnosed PCV Breather Hose as needing replaced. Paid to replace. CEL back in the next day. Dealer replaced intake manifold under warranty. 2nd repair took about 20 days. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27000 mi US $31000 |
Replaced rear SAM electronics module under warranty to address recurring rear lighting issues, this happened twice during the month of May |
| 128000 mi US $1200 |
Service tech didn't put oil cap on tight. Result was that cleanup had to be done, and serpentine belt replaced. |
| 56700 mi US $742 |
Replaced tailgate lock. |
| 70000 mi US $1367 |
Replaced air compressor, belt pulley, a/c drier, and serpentine belt. |
| 70800 mi US $914 |
Replaced alternator |
| 104000 mi US $2000 |
replaced intake manifold, cylinder #5 ignition coil, crankcase vent valve, Cam Housing Plugs |
| 79700 mi US $2100 |
Flywheel replacement - |
| 85000 mi US $3000 |
Camshaft Positioning Magnets, Spark Plugs, etc. |
| 87000 mi US $500 |
Rear Right Brake/Turn Signal Housing Assembly |
| 59200 mi US $180 |
Replace power steering reservoir and O-ring seals |
| 64000 mi US $1100 |
Replace transmission control unit and fluid. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 70060 mi A $890 |
Had to replace the turbo intake shutoff motor. No problem driving it, just low power (and much better fuel economy!) because the turbo wouldn't work. |
| 81840 mi A $3500 |
Air suspension on drivers side front needed replacing. Had to order genuine MB parts through Singapore because local MB dealership was going to charge far too much. |
| 91760 mi A $1660 |
Rear door lock actuator not working properly. Repair shop lubricated. Four new tires. |
| 92380 mi A $360 |
We had the right rear wheel bearing replaced in early July 2011- a humming noise while going straight and turning left but quiet turning right. |
| 124620 mi A $8500 |
Front left air shock failed and caused compressor pump failure. Both rear shocks leaking Sway bar knocking noise |
| 136400 mi A $1000 |
Rear air bag suspension |
| 143480 mi A $900 |
Other rear air suspension bag failed. |
| 171740 mi A $2000 |
Rear passenger door lock replaced. |
| 179180 mi A $1100 |
Tailgate locking mechanism failed; tailgate would not stay latched and the car could not be locked. |
| 207700 mi A $1296 |
Replace driver's side front air strut. |
| 226300 mi A $4600 |
replace intake manifold and turbo seal Replace compressor |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine not specified
| 151000 mi US $1500 |
Water pump needs replacement |
| 125000 mi US $3000 |
engine mount and throttle replaced. problem persists. when slowing down or at a stop and go traffic, the car would hesitate, and shake like it was going to stall. intermittent, so far dealer hasn't been able to duplicate. taking it back again next week. |
| 126400 mi US $1500 |
at this point, i don't even know what need to be fixed anymore, some oxygen thing |
| 53000 mi US $6500 |
Replaced Cam Shaft |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi US $600 |
Oil leak from engine made smell. Required gasket replacement. Out of warranty. |
| 29000 mi US $500 |
Drivers seat developed tear with low mileage. Dealer said it is known issue. They replaced the part, I paid for labor. |
| 31000 mi US $170 |
Idler Pulley: WOBBLES |
| 36000 mi US $5000 |
Leaks in Airmatic pump, it was replaced. R/R strut air leak, replaced. External mirror faulty--would close repeatedly. Mechanism replaced. |
| 45300 mi US $3000 |
Another leak in the air suspension |
| 46000 mi US $2000 |
More problem with air suspension. Rear lights issues also. |
| 40000 mi US $1625 |
Back in the early part of the summer I noticed when first turning the ac on it was cool for a few min's then the air temp went up! and wouldn't work the rest of the day. |
| 42900 mi US $450 |
Battery lite keeps coming on, replaced both batteries, still having issues with batt lite coming on intermittently |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
noisy the loosen sway bar |
| 101000 mi US $101000 |
Parking brake release lever was separated from brake wire. |
| 101474 mi US $400 |
replace Crankshaft Position Sensor |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi £600 |
replaced wheel speed sensor and bracket, D service rattle timing chain |
| 80000 mi £1200 |
camshaft timing gears |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
Pulley system for belts needed to be replaced |
| 84000 mi US $450 |
Driver side seat belt kept getting warning and indicating it was not locked into place |
| 87000 mi US $2100 |
Needed new air intake system. Needed new Air intake system |
| 52000 mi US $490 |
600 miles out of warranty, 2 electrical problems - 1. Garage Remote buttons on mirror stopped working. (Dealer paid for new mirror and new door lock $1475, I paid labor.) 2.Rear passenger electric door lock rapidly pulsates after initial acceleration. (Dealer paid for new mirror and new door lock $1475, I paid labor.) |
| 53300 mi US $407 |
Check engine light. Found code 1085, major leak in purge system. Replaced purge valve and flashed to new ME9.7 Software. Cleared fault code |
| 52000 mi US $1418 |
Evidence of leaking fluid on garage floor and occasional smell of burning oil. Dealer determined that the Power steering reservoir was leaking. Dealer replaced the power steering oil tank 000-460-25-83 and gasket 000-466-18-80, $398. Vehicle on several occasions starts out in high gear from a dead spot making it very difficult to get vehicle up to speed. Dealer determined a fault code of 2767 and replaced internal transmission conductor plate # 000-270-17-00-88, $1020. |
| 81700 mi US $1000 |
Right reat door lock mechanism; rear liftgate lock mechanism. |
| 91000 mi US $140 |
New secondary battery. |
| 66960 mi C $1100 |
Had to repair door locking mechanism on the driver's door |
| 65720 mi C $2000 |
Differential replaced |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
| 126920 mi €600 |
Turbo losing pressure - not fixed |
| 127100 mi €150 |
Same problem as before - turbo losing pressure The turbo has been rebuilt but still not fixed A pressure sensor was replaced - didn't fix the problem |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 116560 mi A $3800 |
Right hand rear air suspension replaced. Rear brake rotors and pads. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 9610 mi $8000 |
Replacement of AC compressor |
| 9920 mi $14000 |
Replacement of both rear air dampers |
| 10540 mi $500 |
Replacement of AC booster fan and warranty change of the AC compressor Xenon lamps replacement |
| 94000 mi US $1800 |
Check Engine light was on. Dealer replaced fuel injectors, flash ecu. Also put on new brakes and oil change. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 97500 mi US $1900 |
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil and needed replaced. Engine mounts worn out and needed replaced. |
| 105000 mi US $1100 |
Torsion bar bearing broke, when replacing the bearing the captive nut on torsion bar cage had welds break loose and didn't allow torsion bolt to be loosened or tightened. Had to replace whole torsion bar assembly. |
| 169000 mi US $1200 |
Replacing crankshaft position sensor Replacing speed turbine sensor |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 230640 mi ¤2000 |
Oil leak reported. Found to be problem with Steering pump. Steering box was changed and steering pump was repaired |
| 235600 mi ¤250 |
Steering rack leakage. I've been topping up steering oil every week (500 ML per month) which costs me $3 a month. New rack would cost 400-500 and not easy to get. |
| 272800 mi ¤500 |
Compressor, Condensor Changed Still Leaking from Steering Kit Twice the Steering Kit was changed; Both times from scrap (trustworthy accident cars, which is common in this part of the world to get parts from scrap) without warranty. Now the cost of changing actually reached at least 30-35% of cost of new part Need to replace tie-rod ends, But waiting to resolve Steering issue |
| 143300 mi US $1000 |
two new rear struts with springs, two new tires |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 99000 mi US $1300 |
A leak was noted at a prior oil change with required a replacement of seals. |
| 100000 mi US $1000 |
AC system replacement |
| 104000 mi US $800 |
alternator failure. |
| 105000 mi US $1400 |
steering pump failure and leak. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 128960 mi €2000 |
fuel admision problems and intermittent problems to start the engine replacement of fuel pipes, cleaning of admission system and installation of a fuel anti return system in the pipe from tank to engine |
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 72000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced booster motor for rear hvac system. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 144000 mi US $1400 |
motor mount Replace hose |
| 160000 mi US $900 |
throttle sensor, valve sensor, |
| 51000 mi US $150 |
Replace MAF sensor insert. |
| US $200 | R&R defective brake lamp switch R&R Engine air cleaner element R&R Cabin air cleaner element |
| 65000 mi US $750 |
Shake at stop in gear Rough idle/hesitation when very hot R&R Engine mounts R&R Transmission mount R&R spark plugs |
| 67000 mi US $500 |
R&R battery – M-B OEM Flush brake fluid Rotate and balance tires Adjust engine idle speed |
| 70000 mi US $1000 |
R&R engine air filter element. Evacuate and recharge AC, fill to 1.65 lb R&R Plug wires Flush cooling system – M-B coolant 50/50 w/distilled water R&R front brake pads and wear sensor. R&R front rotors |
| 71000 mi US $200 |
Minor coolant leak. R&R Serpentine belt; check pulleys R&R Upper and lower radiator hose Pressure test cooling system R&R dash lamp Sudden PS fluid leak. R&R power steering fluid reservoir and O-ring - Mercedes-Benz OEM Fill with Mercedes-Benz OEM power steering oil Bleed system |
2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 102200 mi US $4900 |
Transmission leaking Suspension repaired Tune up Breaks valve cover leaks Water pump |
| 107000 mi US $1000 |
oil leaks. Valve cover gaskets |
| 107000 mi US $800 |
shocks and alignment |
| 149370 mi US $400 |
Address valve cover leaks partially successful. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 109120 mi R 3000 |
Vehicle got stuck in 1st gear. Had to replace electronics in gearbox. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 99820 mi €1200 |
Intake manifold, swirl flap axle missing, whoosing sound as pressurized air escaped, new intake manifold ordered. Shop broke cooler liquid expansion tank hose connection. |
| 101520 mi €1200 |
New intake manifold installed. cooler liquid expansion tank replaced |
| 128000 mi €1200 |
Rear coil springs have snapped. Must replace shock absorber and coilover on both sides. Left front, upper control arm ball joint loose, failed in annual safety inspection. Must replace whole upper control arm. |
| 143840 mi €800 |
Connector plate replaced (heat sensor, rotating speed sensor malfunctioning) Lateral acceleration sensor failed, caused front brake jamming and overheating. ESP warning light on. Sensor replaced. |
| 168640 mi €450 |
Whistling sound: Exhaust manifold loose: One broken bolt, many others loose. Turbo support loose from other end. Fix: Tightened, $50. Intermittend loss of power: Honeycomb of second catalytic converter broken loose. Turned sometimes sideways, blocked exchaust gas flow totally. Replaced with used catalytic converter, $400. |
| 175640 mi €120 |
Crankshaft sensor misbehaving. Car wouldn't start. |
| 185560 mi €300 |
Thermostat stuck, nearly no heat to cabinet, replaced |
| 195920 mi €170 |
Front tyres excess wear on outside, too much toe in because of bad tie-rod end. Tie-rod end replaced and 4-wheel alignment done. |
| 209560 mi €550 |
One CDI injector attachment bolt shredded threads on the valve cover and rose up. Valve cover had to be removed and rethreaded. All injector seals and bolts replaced. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 145700 mi C $1800 |
front-end suspension (tie-rods, ball joints, etc.) |
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine not specified
| 76880 mi C $2800 |
CV joints wear out prematurely loud humming noise loud noise |
| 48980 mi A $3000 |
i am already sick with the car. |
1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 172100 mi US $600 |
leak in system |
| 175000 mi US $1000 |
Fuel Pump |
| 200700 mi US $511 |
The car made a loud hydraulic noise whenever I turned the wheel. I took it to the shop and they had to replace the Power Steering fluid, power steering reservoir seal, accessory drive belt and idler pulley. |
| 202000 mi US $705 |
Due to issues with the previous repair on the belt, the serpentine accessory belt snapped, due to the tensioner pulley seizing up. The car had to be towed (by MB roadside assistance) and fixed. |
| 207000 mi US $500 |
Replaced outer tie rod end, conducted a wheel alignment and adjusted the ride height. Replaced a leaking 13 pin transmission connector |
| 207500 mi US $1600 |
Replaced slightly leaking power steering rack. Replaced rear suspension |
| 210000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced power steering pump as dealer did not bleed PS system properly, leading to pump failure. |
| 240000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced compressor |
| 242000 mi US $1000 |
Replacement of AC Schrader valve |
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 210000 mi US $3500 |
Rack failed. Replace hoses, rack and flush. Oreilly supplied rack failed one week after installation. ZF rack from dealer installed second time. |
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