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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Passenger seat electrical adjustments quit working. Problem turned out to be a loose connection. I was given a new Merc to drive while my car was in the shop. I like this dealer so far.
There was something that was draining the battery. If car sat for more than six days battery would be dead. Problem was with the passengers side mirror and defective parts replaced.
6100 mi
XM Radio locks up and prevents you from changing stations iPod stops playing audio over the sound system when connected via cable after a minute or so especially when bluetooth is enabled.
8700 mi
iPod playback issues over USB. Provided new version of Sensus at no charge.
12000 mi
Remote Lock/unlock feature not always working
3300 mi
Blind Spot Information System - message BLIS service required Remote not always working; after hitting info button, lights will intermittently turn off on the remote
15000 mi
Remote start range poor Bluetooth range poor / skips Auto up/down not working for passenger window - occasionally doesn't work for driver window Keyless entry does not work on driver side door handle
23340 mi
My car alarm and engine light kept going off Then my hood light kept turning on. Dealership originally couldn't locate the issue until the hood light started going off regularly. They replaced hood latch and it fixed all the issues
76000 mi
AC blower fan motor noise / motor replaced.
24000 mi
Fuse B6 blew, even when replaced. Affected vanity mirror lights, courtesy lights, and rain sensing wipers. Dealer found short in vanity mirror wiring, repaired
12000 mi
AC compressor making loud whining noise. Problem was a misadjusted expansion valve. After diagnosing the problem, the compressor was adjusted and the noise abated.
63500 mi
US $150
When starting the engine from "accessory mode" the sound system does not produce any sound. When starting with the car completely off, the stereo works fine. Tried to update software with no luck. Have to replace the AUD module for $1,000
AC compressor made a lot of noise when it was on. They replaced the compressor.
50000 mi
US $500
Automatic door locks
16000 mi
AC compressor was making groaning noises for a couple months, sporadic but did not affect AC performance. Dealer technician diagnosed a faulty compressor and replaced with a new unit under warranty. System appears normal now.
23000 mi
A/C compressor started making groaning noises again. Dealer technician diagnosed low oil charge, odd since it had been recharged when the compressor was replaced last quarter. Technician recharged with correct amount of oil and declared ok. Problem with key fob not remembering personal settings when entering car despite following instruction how set seat memory. Technician performed software update for IAM upgrade. Declared both keys now working as designed.
44300 mi
Vehicle failed to crank. Dealer tested battery and found bad cell. Dealer replaced battery under warranty
6000 mi
Complete failure of SENSUS system (audio, nav, camera, etc.). Dealer replaced entire system under warranty.
26900 mi
Low battery light came on. Dealer replaced battery.
Problem came back on 4/1/15
30200 mi
Heater blower making noise, had to have the blower replaced
26000 mi
Entertainment system could not put out any sound
7000 mi
iPod connection switches from bluetooth to iPod connection every 5 minutes. Connection doesn't stay with on method. Updated software to Sensus 3.0.
7800 mi
Antenna on roof was not secured and needs to be reattached
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