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Expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (33%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 81 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (26%)
$1000 - $2499 (74%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 449hp 4.7L V8 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi US $1900 |
Squeaking brakes replaced. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $5400 |
NOx sensor failure. Replaced parts include 2 NOx sensors, DPF and Boost pressure hose |
| 46000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced alternator |
| 52000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced a/c compressor and water pump |
2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 57000 mi US $2258 |
Left front Strut Right Front Strut Front brake Pads with sensor & Front brake rotors |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40300 mi C $1800 |
Replacement of rear brakes, replacement of tie rods, regular maintenance |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52700 mi C $2000 |
Replacement of both rear proximity sensors and wire harness. - covered under extended warranty |
| 133000 mi US $2200 |
replaced front end suspsension, tie rod ends, bushings, etc replaced cv joints |
| 108000 mi US $1000 |
Blower motor and blower motor regulator replacement |
| 122000 mi US $3500 |
L Front strut failed, replaced both. |
| 61000 mi US $4000 |
Repaired leaking Oil Cooler - under warranty. Intake manifold leaks. Multiple leaks that took over 30 days to resolve |
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine not specified
| 109000 mi US $1200 |
Routine pad replacement |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi US $1200 |
Whole system failure. ESP, ABS, and a few other acronyms were flashing on the dashboard all of a sudden. The dealer ordered new computer modules and all is now well. Steering system failure, electrical/power |
| 38000 mi US $2200 |
replaced Command unit. Have 3rd party waranty and total cost to me was $200. |
| 97000 mi US $1700 |
Pano roof stopped operating. Replaced power sunshade motor. |
| 133000 mi US $300 |
AC lost Freon. Refilled with Freon and due to trace leak. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 118700 mi £134 |
Near side front Acceleration Sensor |
| 128000 mi £1110 |
Replaced o/s/f strut, replaced both front lower spring control arms |
| 133000 mi £665 |
Front o/s/f brake caliper pistons stuck |
| 136500 mi £2652 |
Faulty airmatic pump + n/s/f shock absorber was leaking Faulty ASR unit |
| 146000 mi £1647 |
Air conditioning |
| 92300 mi US $800 |
Air Suspension Pump malfunction |
| 103000 mi US $1100 |
Front Lower Control arm's bilateral |
| 107000 mi US $900 |
Starter replaced |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine not specified
| 55180 mi C $2000 |
Alternator replaced, battery replaced, wipers replaced |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40260 mi C $1200 |
The multicontour driver's seat cushion bolsters ceased functioning. |
| 64060 mi C $295 |
Starting poorly, Pump Relay replaced, No other problem found at this time but fuel pump is suspected as causing relay to burn out. |
| 139700 mi US $738 |
Engine oil found in coolant tank. Engine oil cooler/heat exchanger replaced. |
| 141000 mi US $1200 |
Engine mount collapsed. Engine and tranny mount replaced. Drive belt replaced. Transmission mount replaced. Engine drive belt cracked. Drive belt replaced. |
| 141000 mi US $460 |
Stabilizer bushings were damage from cam plug oil leak fixed earlier last year, also slight suspension noise, so entire stabilizer bar assembly was replaced by ind. Cam plug was still leaking so took it back to dealer to get warranty repair. |
| 144300 mi US $980 |
Radiator leaking causing low coolant level warning. Replaced radiator and hoses. |
| 153000 mi US $520 |
Rear flex disc replaced. Noted as slightly cracked but could have driven it for another 5K-10K miles. |
| 156602 mi US $966 |
Replace front and rear brake pads, brake fluid |
| 159940 mi US $2465 |
Airmatic air suspension strut, air compressor, control valve replaced. |
| 161139 mi US $1191 |
Airmatic compressor, relay, and valve block. |
| 165379 mi US $1099 |
Replaced rear tires. Worn. |
| 168328 mi US $1782 |
Replaced driver side front airmatic strut. |
| 172271 mi US $130 |
Driver window inoperative. Update window control module computer. |
| 203576 mi US $252 |
Replace starter battery.Vehicle had intermittent difficulty starting. |
| 215707 mi US $930 |
Replace worn out front brake pads and sensor Replace cracked rubber brake hoses |
| 55180 mi ﷼1000 |
replace an electric part to control the driver window up and down replace two wires in the engine replace front and back break pads |
| 67000 mi US $1105 |
Control Arm |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $500 |
Rebuilt axle |
| 189000 mi US $6250 |
Transmission code stated rebuild transmission parts and new torque converter work was done by Amacco. |
| 59476 mi US $1780 |
A/C compressor, drier and low pressure A/C hose replaced due to faulty hose which is mentioned in a Mercedes TB but not covered. There is a NEW hose design to correct original defect. A/C compressor, drier and low pressure A/C hose replaced due to faulty hose which is mentioned in a Mercedes TB but not covered. There is a NEW hose design to correct original defect. |
| 64200 mi US $350 |
New motor mounts |
| 78200 mi US $540 |
Bearing on alternator seized up and alternator had to be replaced along with newbelt |
| 82000 mi US $631 |
driver's window stopped working |
| 22000 mi US $1800 |
wheel angle sensor |
| 51000 mi US $4000 |
airmatic [suspension] |
| 140000 mi US $1800 |
Replace radiator; Replace exhaust hangers. |
| 73500 mi US $1500 |
Car would not shift out of 1st gear. Dealer replaced transmission conductor plate & performed trans. maintenance (gasket & fluid replacement) |
| 78000 mi US $600 |
Torn driver's side CV boot; replaced drive shaft |
| 81000 mi US $500 |
Bad passenger-side seal on front differential; cleaned excess gear oil & repaired seal |
| 83000 mi US $2000 |
Seized front caliper which gouged the rotor. Tech could not free caliper. New rotors, pads, calipers both sides, front end. |
| 93000 mi US $240 |
Bad ignition coil pack; replaced with new part |
| 107000 mi US $450 |
2 bad coil packs replaced |
| 110000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced front AirMatic units |
| 118000 mi US $800 |
Seized front brake caliper; replaced with OEM part |
| 122000 mi US $3000 |
Exhaust manifold actuator failure. Replaced manifold with used part Failed gasket on transmission pan |
| 125000 mi US $900 |
Passenger side front ball joint bushing failure. Part replaced |
| 90300 mi US $200 |
Lubricated & resealed a bearing/u-joint on the front driver's side (may have been related to previous issue) |
| 41000 mi US $125 |
Replaced leaking rear cam plug |
| 61700 mi US $1100 |
new blower and blower regulator |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 57000 mi £150 |
Defective glow plugs: all reported "tired", all changed |
| 56200 mi £2834 |
check engine light/limp home mode; inlet air manifold flaps seized (one side), motor burnt out (one side) and other side showing signs of failure; both replaced |
| 56000 mi £1000 |
Worn bushing |
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57339 mi US $130 |
AC quit. 0 pressure. System recharged by the dealer and dye added to try and find leak. no problems with system after that. |
| 59252 mi US $300 |
Transfer case trying to lock up.Took to dealer and he said it needed an oil change on the transfer case. The change interval had been update by MB to 30,000 miles due to this problem. Oil was changed per TSB and the problem has not return |
| 66300 mi US $100 |
Crankshaft Position Sensor failed. Replaced |
| 154000 mi US $600 |
Clutch failed on AC compressor. Had to replace the AC compressor, serpentine belt and recharge system. |
| 163000 mi US $1200 |
Replace front lower control arms complete with bushings on both sides of vehicle. Vehicle was creaking and speaking on bumps. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 96100 mi $1600 |
Airmatic suspension leaking. Replaced all air struts with Arnott. Still leaking, awaiting replacement valve block. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 140000 mi US $1750 |
While driving, a light stating the car was too low and to pull over illuminated on the dash. I pulled over and realized that the car was sitting very low in the front. Replaced airmatic shocks with OEM updated version. $1750 later it's great |
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 86800 mi C $2500 |
Fan broke and radiator leak. |
| 106330 mi C $1500 |
Replace wheel bearings. ABC oil over flow and noise. Replace right front pressure line. Replace oil reservoirs. |
| 83000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced leaking water pump |
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59100 mi US $1150 |
Electronic ignition switch replaced. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75640 mi C $1400 |
diagnose faulty keyless unlocking feature. cause us faulty electronic igntion switch. Can$1050 for part, app. $300 labour for diagnostic/repair services |
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 75000 mi US $400 |
New AC dash fan on right side |
| 85000 mi US $2500 |
New cat convertor |
| 90000 mi US $7000 |
New air matic suspension |
| 103000 mi US $1000 |
PSE Pump replaced. Trunk latch (vacuum soft close), Driver side door latch (vacuum soft close) |
| 103000 mi US $1000 |
Airmatic shock - front driver side (previous owner replaced other three) |
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 110000 mi US $2500 |
Cracked radiator. |
| 130700 mi US $750 |
evaporator temp sensor was replaced. |
| 139000 mi US $2500 |
Hydraulic auto-leveling suspension repair. Three accumulator cells were replaced. all fluids were also replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $2400 |
combination hydraulic leveling suspension pump/power steering pump replacement noisy alternator bearing led to the replacement of the alternator trunk hinge was replaced |
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 64000 mi US $2700 |
tires, ball joints, door opening vacuum pump,brakes, pads and rotors and sensors |
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 116000 mi US $1000 |
My alternator pulley broke causing belt to slip loose, had car towed to repair shop and I had the alternator replace with a new one and also a new serpentine belt put on. |
| 118000 mi US $135 |
My AC was blowing hot air,Vehicle got inspected for AC leaks, none found so they performed an evacuation and recharge of the AC system and added leak detection die. Vehicle got reinspected, no leaks noted. |
| 119200 mi US $250 |
Sunroof wasn't closing properly, new sunroof rail was ordered and replace. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 102000 mi US $1100 |
Right front air bag, part of the Airmatic System, failed and had to be replaced. |
| 108000 mi US $504 |
Needed new battery and had door module installed (owner supplied). |
| 103000 mi US $600 |
An airmatic strut/shock failed. This makes the 3rd one. Apparently they all fail pretty close together. I am having lifetime warrantied products installed. The car sat too low to the ground to drive. |
| 76000 mi US $308 |
Intermittent CEL diagnosed as rt pre-cat O-2 sensor failing. Replaced right & left pre-cat sensors with OEM Bosch sensors from Amazon.com at our local garage-$170 labor, $138 parts, other shop's bid was $500. |
| 83300 mi US $114 |
Replaced leaking windshield washer reservoir, cap assembly and all rubber grommets with OEM Mercedes parts. Labor by self. (Note parts cost of prior brake pads & rotors replacement was $242 for parts. Labor by self.) |
| 89000 mi US $125 |
Problem: Wear. Re-dyed leather on left driver side bolster to match other grey interior leather. |
| 95000 mi US $224 |
Noticed brake pedal slowly sinking while sitting at red light, so I installed a new master cylinder + changed brake fluid + replaced front & rear pads which were beyond 50% wear. Total cost of parts $238.00 Labor by self |
| 97000 mi US $1318 |
After years of slight seepage but no drips around rear main seal, noted a few drips. Also noted differential had begun leaking around input shaft and right rear axle shaft. Performed rear crank shaft re-seal and differential re-seal. 13.6 hrs labor $1198.01, $119.69 parts cost. |
| 100000 mi US $1002 |
Problem: wear. Rplaced front torque struts. Parts $698.00, Labor $270.00 Problem: Wear began to cause creaking noise from suspension. Replaced lower control arms & ball joints. Also installed eccentric pin kit to correct right front caster during subsequent alignment. Parts $212.50 Labor $789.50 |
| 111000 mi US $1800 |
Rust removed from 3 doors. Rusting at the bottom of the door where water was being held by a piece of rubber trim. |
| 75000 mi US $1400 |
starter motor, battery |
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 192820 mi €1000 |
The transmission wouldn't go out of the P modus. Eventually the pin blocking it all was removed. The 'fusee-kogel' (ball joint), had too much tolerance and therefore the car would not be approved to drive on Dutch roads. Sold it the week after (to a German family). I warned them, but I guess all the bling-bling won. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 89900 mi C $1000 |
No heat, fixed and have heat but actuator motors not working. |
1989 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 130000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission tailshaft bearing failed, froze to the output shaft and then destroyed the rear transmission housing. A new transmission was installed as the repair. |
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