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Mercedes-Benz S-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 317 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 149721 mi | Screen Washer pump replaced |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54000 mi US $50 |
Car had noticeable thump or rattling noise during acceleration |
| 40260 mi C $1200 |
The multicontour driver's seat cushion bolsters ceased functioning. |
| 38500 mi US $200 |
Replace windshield washer pump |
| 70000 mi US $700 |
charcoal canister replaced windshield washer pump replaced |
| 47000 mi | Window washer pump replaced. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi | Seatbelt on drivers side was not retracting well. Replaced under extended warranty at no cost. |
| 60000 mi | Had replaced passenger seat rails/assembly; faulty repair resulted in loud crunching noise when seat was adjusted |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 72200 mi | Rear headrests don't go down. Front seat lumbar cushions do not inflate. Fix air leakage and replace system pump |
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 71000 mi US $100 |
Mirror Turn Signals Replaced for Water Condensation |
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12517 mi US $341 |
Replace rear seat belt damaged by owner. Also, instrument cluster inspected per recall campaign (replacement not required). |
| 20468 mi US $62 |
Replaced both front Airmatic struts (they filled and rose at different rates); replaced collapsed transmission mount to clear up excess engine vibration. Both items were covered under waranty. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43500 mi US $450 |
Shifter unit replaced. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 145000 mi | Windshield fluid low indicator keeps coming on.. found out that the reservoir is leaking. Haven't fixed yet.. but plan to Trunk soft close feature stopped working. Trunk still closes, but you have to close it firmly.. most likely an air hose that is bad. researching now. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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.) |
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