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%)

Chart based on 362 repairs.
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15000 mi Rear power hatch not working. Warranty. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

99000 mi

US $1876
Driver's side passenger door handle broken. Replaced. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

86000 mi Rear door latching mechanism. Latch sticks and you can't open the door. 
19000 mi

US $200
Winscreen replaced–rock damage– $200 ded. 
65100 mi

C $500
tailgate latch stopped working 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

91300 mi

US $550
Plastic Buttons on key coming undone from repeated use(!). Replaced key with newly designed model. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

85000 mi

US $250
Lift Gate latch not functioning. 
40000 mi Replaced gasket on the right rear passenger door. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

104000 mi

US $325
Two new tires and balance all four wheels 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

53000 mi

US $250
window bump stops need replacement on driver's side rear. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV

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

70000 mi After a trailer hitch was installed, there seemed to be a slight bracket interference that occurred only over bumps. Two washers were installed to raise bracket 3/16" and cured the squeak. 
62000 mi

US $2300
Seatbelt for L/R middle row seat broken, needed to be replaced. 
35000 mi Replace faulty rear light assembly 
62000 mi Power window buttons on driver side falling apart 
99200 mi New 255 55 18 continental contacts. 
89900 mi

C $670
Passenger side lock not working, had to be replaced with new lock assembly 

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class Other Problems

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