Mercedes-Benz R-Class Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Mercedes-Benz R-Class reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Mercedes-Benz R-Class truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Mercedes-Benz R-Class reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Mercedes-Benz R-Class was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mercedes-Benz R-Class has been recently.
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Mercedes-Benz R-Class.Models 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 | Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year | 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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| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 14 R-Classes, 8.1 months of data per R-Class, average 76100 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 R-Classes, 8.1 months of data per R-Class, average 76100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Mercedes-Benz R-Class
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Mercedes-Benz R-Class Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
First crack out of the box with a 30K mile CPO: right pass door lock failed. Had to be replaced. Was under warranty. Would have cost $600. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
So far, so good. Very happy with it. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very high maintenance poor reliability. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Transmission blew up at 30k. Covered under warranty, but bill was over 9k (reimbursed). Scary. Cup holder broke. Panoramic roof replaced twice. Front and rear windows replaced due to leaking. Out of warranty now and scared. |
