2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Classes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 18 R-Classes, 7.6 months of data per R-Class, average 75600 miles Small sample size. Join or 18 R-Classes, 7.6 months of data per R-Class, average 75600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
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| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 100000 | 1600 | conductor plate reflash; a lot of labor to remove part in order to reflash it glow plug control module |
| Nov | 2011 | 100000 | 1200 | valve body; no longer shifting MAF sensor needed replacing light sensor control module malfunction |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Radio no volume. Replaced amplifier and fixed problem |
| Apr | 2011 | 53700 | 0 | Headlight bulbs. Usually get only 4-5 months out of a set. |
| Feb | 2012 | 70300 | 600 | Complete shutdown of all systems outside of engine: no wipers, headlights, ABS, windows, locks, seat, radio, etc. Dealer could see faults, but couldn't find problem. Went through wiring harness and reprogrammed computer. $600 in diagnostic fees. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 54560 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 65100 | 500 | tailgate latch stopped working |
| Apr | 2011 | 65720 | 0 | Power steering worked intermittently - very stiff, hard to drive |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 86000 | 0 | Turbo stopped working Rear door latching mechanism. Latch sticks and you can't open the door. Rear shocks. |
| Mar | 2012 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 97000 | 108 | Rough shift |
| Jul | 2012 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 200 | Winscreen replaced–rock damage– $200 ded. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | R&R rear center tailight assy to fix water leak | |
| Jul | 2010 | 176 | Engine Stopped-Vol Control Valve Replaced- New Fuel filter - also Tailgate latch replaced (unrelated) to eng.stop. Re-imbr. for hotel and meals -2 nights | |
| Mar | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Automatic intermittent wiper control has developed a mind of its own. Comes on after turn sig clicks off. Annoying. Dealer inspected but found no fault. Basic maintenance per sched. Brake pads and F rotors. |
| Jun | 2011 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | Oil Separator Replaced due to oil leak | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Don't know where to start. Have had car since Feb. 2008 and it has been towed 6-7 times now, including off the interstate twice. Is currently in shop for completely new transmission. They've had it for over 2 weeks. Mult issues and problems. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Hard upshift from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. Requires a new valve body. SW upgrade did not help Small oil leak from the oil pan. Seal changed (required removal of the transmission...) |
| Oct | 2011 | 69000 | 1100 | Airmatic compressor malfunction, got a warning light |
| Jul | 2012 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 76000 | 150 | Steering system made unusual noises at extremes of turning radius. Steering pump and related parts replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 78000 | 0 | Transmission not shifting properly on startup. No problem found by dealer. Updated software installed by dealer. |
| Apr | 2011 | 78000 | 395 | Check engine light on. Fuel check valve replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 85000 | 1050 | During Svc B, dealer found leak in steering rack. Repair covered by ext warranty. Delay was result of dealer attempting to sell a new MB part vs. accepting a remanufactured part from the warranty co. |
| Jul | 2012 | 91700 | 550 | Chrome accents on steering wheel were coming undone. Plastic Buttons on key coming undone from repeated use(!). Replaced key with newly designed model. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 62500 | 1800 | problem: Check engine light on & vehicle will not shift. solution: R&R Trans Pan. replaced valve body w/control unit. Perform control module programming and initial startup. perform reset of adaptation drive. |
| Sep | 2011 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Steering wheel left shifting pad came off. Warranty repair which replace the entire steering wheel. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Passenger temperature climate control knob LEDs don't move when knob turns therefore not indicating dialed temperature Warranty repair which consisted of resetting computer. | |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Silver inlay button on ashtray lid fell off. Warranty repair replaced whole lid, not just button. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Warranty repair: oil warning on but no oil problem. Attributed to driving long distance at high speed. Engine throttle control software updated. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Warranty repairs: Replace left rear lamp which was not out but would dim. Full lighting 'harness' was replaced. Oil leak, replace 3 plugs | |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | Rear RH quarter-light detached from mechanism. Repaired under warranty. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Check engine and blue smoke - some sort of fuel delivery solenoid |
| Jun | 2012 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Factory installed IPOD connector (the plastic piece)was broken. Ask if it was cover by the warranty, and got it replace at no cost. |
| Nov | 2010 | 34000 | 25 | Replace headlamp left. Self-repair $25 for a pair (save one for spare). |
| Jun | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | Hatch / trunk door would not close. This is the 5th times for repairing this power tailgate. |
| Jun | 2012 | 48000 | 1400 | replace front rotors replace two batteries $500 Replace back breaks (last 25,000 miles) |
| Nov | 2012 | 48000 | 1400 | Replace valve body with Mercedes Benz manufacture help on parts. |
| Dec | 2012 | 48000 | 450 | Engine light on. Car drove normal. Dealer said it was cam adjuster magnet front left worn. Replace parts. |
| Apr | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 50840 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 50840 | 100 | Rear air shock replaced under ELW |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 97000 | 400 | Air matic suspension airbag |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 60000 | 600 | replaced tailgate latch |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 53500 | 0 | Leaking engine oil. Bad gasket found and replaced Climate control fan cycles on and off erratically even when car is off. Rear shock leaking. Both sides replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | Car leaking oil. Gasket leak found and replaced. Bad fan motor. Part ordered. Rear tailgate not operating as designed. Part replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 57000 | 0 | Heater fan still working erractically. Repaired again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 59520 | 300 | rear taillights/turn/brake lights working intermittently, needed to have a wiring harness added to complete circuit, noted as a fairly common problem |
| Mar | 2013 | 73160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 56000 | 200 | Radiator leaking from between reservoir and radiator. Replacement of radiator was completed. |
| Oct | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Replaced the left taillight module due to intermittent fault. Replaced gasket on the right rear passenger door. |
| Jul | 2011 | 44000 | 250 | Heard a strange rattling noise when the AC was on, took it to the dealership and it was the bearing of the AC-Compressor. While in the shop they discovered that the Power Steering Pump was leaking too. They replaced both. |
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