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Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 868 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi | Steering wheel would not adjust upward and downward. Dealer replaced the steering column up/down adjustment mechanism. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi | Trunk latch |
| Would not recognize the key fob |
| 21700 mi | Air bladder in driver's seat bottom inoperative. Seat bottom replaced. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Broken Windshield Wiper arm assembly.Arm synchronizing hardware failed , resulting in broken windshield, as well as the repair of the arm assembly |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56000 mi US $170 |
Power rear door drive made horrible noises and wouldn't engage to lift the door. Purchased replacement part from dealer and replaced it. |
| 63000 mi | DEF heater in DEF tank failed and was replaced. |
| 66000 mi | Window replacement through insurance. Rock chip. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49000 mi US $890 |
Driver’s shoulder harness adjustment was not moving out of the lowest position and was successfully repaired by dealer under warranty |
| 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 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $150 |
Replace tailgate struts |
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55000 mi | Rear seat belts did not retract properly, and were repaired. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28520 mi $5 |
Windshielf wiper passenger side broken!!! |
| 53000 mi US $500 |
Rear Passenger Seatbelt would not retract. Replaced entire seatbelt. |
| 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 4dr SUV
turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72540 mi $300 |
The tailgate/trunk not closing again. bought a new lock actuator and replace the entire part. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25010 mi US $1426 |
Windshield replacement due to crack caused by passing truck $1,426.25; mostly paid by my insurance. |
| 42541 mi | Left rear central door lock inoperabel fixed under warranty; door lock assembly replaced; regular cost after 15% courtesy discount for 2nd repair of another door later was $834. |
| 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. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 55160 mi $2100 |
Door attenuator didnt work |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi | Tailgate issue. Occasionally would not latch. Replaced latch. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83700 mi C $650 |
wiper arms system |
| 42500 mi US $322 |
Left rear tire replaced, had been losing pressure for several months, so I just kept refilling it. |
| 47000 mi US $375 |
Rear seatbelts would not completely retract. MB offered goodwill warranty for labor costs. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37020 mi | rear hatch latch replaced |
| 33000 mi | Left rear seat cushion doesn't fold forward. Bad latch. |
| 35000 mi | Replaced left rear seat cushion latch mechanism. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40700 mi | The headlights were positioned wrong. At highways speeds, the headlights had a "dark zone" right in the middle. Very dangerous when driving in the dark, as your visibility was only limited to 5 metres ( at dead center). |
| 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 !!! |
| 65720 mi C $4500 |
seat belt not rewinding, would be $712 cdn before taxes. passenger back seat stuck |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80700 mi US $100 |
Rear hatch latch replaced |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55800 mi C $900 |
Tailgate right upper hinge - one of two bolts sheared. Had to be drilled out, retapped, and replaced. |
| 48000 mi | Replace passenger seat frame. Bracket/bolt broken. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3500 mi | passenger front seat motor broken and replaced under warranty |
| 62000 mi | Driver Seat belt randomly unlocking while driving |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95352 mi US $600 |
Power Liftgate latch replaced |
| 55000 mi US $14 |
Rear windscreen wiper replaced |
| 56700 mi US $742 |
Replaced tailgate lock. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 179180 mi A $1100 |
Tailgate locking mechanism failed; tailgate would not stay latched and the car could not be locked. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78300 mi US $350 |
Lift-Gate lock and release mechanism failed. Replaced unit. |
| 93000 mi US $850 |
Rear liftgate struts needed replacement. Dealer and non-dealer authorized repair said struts for electronic tailgate were $400 each. Seemed high, but purchased anyway. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
232-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 19500 mi | Rear seat fold release lever cable broke. N/C repair. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 109740 mi | Driver seat right side rail failed near adjustment piece. Fixed. |
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