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

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (28%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (18%)

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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 R-Class 4dr SUV

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

105000 mi Recall inspection. Passed brake booster inspection 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

135500 mi

US $335
Front left wheel speed sensor failed.Dealer replaced sensor with a used unit due to lack of having new sensor in stock. 
191000 mi

US $500
Replaced all 4 rotors and pads. Had 165000 mi on the brakes(new at 30k mi per CPO).  
220000 mi

US $200
ABS code for right front wheel speed sensor. Replaced both front wheel speed sensors. cleared codes. 
224000 mi

US $240
ABS wheel speed sensor on drivers side failed. Replaced both rear wheel speed sensors. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

51900 mi

US $1500
Replaced brake fluid reservoir that was leaking. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

43000 mi

US $100
Replaced front and rear pads. Everything went smoothly. 
98000 mi not fixed / getting parts 
100000 mi

US $1200
ABS repair. I DO NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO HAVE PROBLEMS ANY TIME I CRANK UP!!!!!!!!! BAD INVESTMENT. TOO MANY PROBLEMS. THE REPAIRS ARE OVERPRICED AND MOST ISSUES CALL FOR TRIP TO THE DEALER. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

103540 mi

C $4000
Also new brakes and rotors, new windshield, new wipers. Main battery replacement. Still love the car. Gets half time duty now with a 1995 s class. 
67000 mi

US $370
Parking brake handle came off in hand when trying o release parking brake. 

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class Brake Problems

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