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Mercedes-Benz R-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 362 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 67 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81300 mi US $1700 |
Main and auxiliary batteries replaced due to age. |
| 83000 mi US $276 |
Warm air from ac was corrected by recharging it. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $1013 |
Lock actuator is not working and was replaced. Key stopped working and had to be replaced. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Electronic trunk bounces up when button pushed to close it, dealership replaced whole trunk. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29243 mi US $600 |
replaced passenger door lock |
| 29450 mi US $3000 |
CD changer not working. Replaced entire command unit. Then EIS (electronic ignition) would not correspond with Command Unit; replaced EIS unit |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21500 mi | Active Head Restraint Problem - replaced resistor in driver headrest |
| 83000 mi | Passenger heated seat replaced due to electrical fault |
| US $932 | Audio Volume control in steering wheel inoperative |
| 23000 mi | Replaced Nav System. System kept shutting down. |
| 131440 mi C $2500 |
was in a accident. Many many issues after bodywork was completed. Insucrance after spending $16000+ they decided to write off the car. This car has mamy issues for the last 2 years starting about 160,000 km. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 168000 mi US $535 |
Replaced all 4 wheel speed sensors. Had one go bad and would not "reset"----so I changed all 4. With that many miles on the R this repair can almost be classified as preventive maint to preclude further incidents. |
| 181000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced satellite module due to failure. |
| 183000 mi US $200 |
Replaced A/C pulley/sheave. The sealed bearing was beginning to fail as indicated by the grease it was slinging into the engine compartment. |
| 191000 mi US $500 |
Evacuated A/C , did leak check,refilled with freon. |
| 210400 mi US $500 |
Freon leak at condenser and wobble plate in compressor quit wobbling. Replaced a/c comp, condenser and dryer. Evac'd system and refilled |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 111227 mi US $1140 |
Replace wiper motor and corresponding fuse relay box |
| 171000 mi US $625 |
Flat battery. Replaced both standard and starter batteries. |
| 54020 mi €600 |
Xeon light unit relpacement |
| 41300 mi US $150 |
My navigaton system sometimes displays a "can't read nav disk" error and won't work. I took the car to the dealer and they could not duplicate. They suggested replacement at $3000. I chose to deal with the intermittent failure. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine not specified
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
light sensor control module malfunction |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47700 mi | Radio no volume. Replaced amplifier and fixed problem |
| 52800 mi | Headlight bulbs. Usually get only 4-5 months out of a set. |
| 69000 mi US $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. |
| 186000 mi US $365 |
and replace rear hatch lock actuator |
| 36000 mi | 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. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $600 |
replaced tailgate latch |
| 59520 mi C $300 |
rear taillights/turn/brake lights working intermittently, needed to have a wiring harness added to complete circuit, noted as a fairly common problem |
| 59000 mi US $450 |
Replaced bad battery |
| 71500 mi US $4000 |
Both SAM units (front & rear), and both batteries were replaced. |
| 28400 mi US $50 |
Halogen light bulb burnt out. Replaced both lights. |
| 38000 mi | Taillight harness replaced |
| 41000 mi US $90 |
Auxiliary battery replaced |
| 25000 mi | Rear RH quarter-light detached from mechanism. Repaired under warranty. |
| 11000 mi | Passenger temperature climate control knob LEDs don't move when knob turns therefore not indicating dialed temperature Warranty repair which consisted of resetting computer. |
| 32000 mi | Warranty repairs: Replace left rear lamp which was not out but would dim. Full lighting 'harness' was replaced. Oil leak, replace 3 plugs |
| 31000 mi | Factory installed IPOD connector (the plastic piece)was broken. Ask if it was cover by the warranty, and got it replace at no cost. |
| 34000 mi US $25 |
Replace headlamp left. Self-repair $25 for a pair (save one for spare). |
| 39000 mi | Hatch / trunk door would not close. This is the 5th times for repairing this power tailgate. |
| 48000 mi US $1400 |
replace two batteries $500 |
| 51240 mi | Right mirror not sliding down on reverse. They tried to re-calibrate it during some routine maintenance and when that did not help they replaced the whole right mirror. |
| 53320 mi | Driver door switch had window lock button stuck. Tailgate opening handle was locking. |
| 40000 mi | Replaced the left taillight module due to intermittent fault. |
| 44000 mi US $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. |
| 52800 mi | Climate control fan cycles on and off erratically even when car is off. |
| 56000 mi | Bad fan motor. Part ordered. Rear tailgate not operating as designed. Part replaced. |
| 57000 mi | Heater fan still working erractically. Repaired again. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine not specified
| 60760 mi | Blower in climate control system failed |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi | keyless go remote failed; window switch failed |
| 49000 mi | side mirror motor fixing loud clapping sound on closure replace bulbs; also change brake fluid |
| 61000 mi | climate control stopped working well. windshield wiper controller broke. |
| 98000 mi US $700 |
A/C drier was leaking and had to be replaced. |
| 144700 mi US $200 |
SOS intermittent calling - Mechanic reset instrument cluster. SRS Light on - Mechanic cleaned and refastened loose wire in drivers side airbag. |
| 33480 mi C $1500 |
Passenger side climate control dial broken. Broken ventilation system on ignition startup. Fan noise. |
| 34100 mi C $600 |
Blower motor electrical short. Water intrusion from reed valve/ cabin air filter. |
| 37200 mi C $500 |
Shifter column rotating when hot. Electrical malfunction puts transmission into limp home mode. |
| 39060 mi C $500 |
Driver's side keyless go broken. |
| 96200 mi | TEMP WHEELS ON HEAT/AC CONTROL DO NOT ADJUST. |
| 96000 mi | TEMP WHEELS ON HEAT/AC CONTROL DO NOT ADJUST. |
| lighting/electrical failure | |
| lighting/electrical failure | |
| lighting/electrical failure |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56000 mi US $150 |
One low beam light bulb burned out, so I replaced both sides. The "trip" was both front fender located lower side marker light lenses damaged before I bought the car. I had the dealer replace the side marker lights, which was at no labor cost. |
| 90000 mi | Left (DS) rear tail light is intermittent. Light bulb socket is issue and dealer says there is a upgrade for about $127. I modified the existing socket to stop the issue, but intend to get the repair eventually. Don't want to be stopped. |
| 93000 mi US $340 |
Driver side taillight holder bad; Replaced both sides at owner request. This is an upgrade. Driver side temperature control intermittent- goes down, not up (temp). Service advisor software will fix it. |
| 35000 mi | Air condition system would stop cooling - blower operated normally. MB of Ft Lauderdale could not replicate the problem. |
| 36000 mi | New AC compressor for engine noise. (new battery due to elec issues & new serp belt) New tail light assy. |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
Driver's side A/C wheel setting would not move off of 68. Great that it's on cold setting, but after sitting in traffic for an hour it's freaking cold in the car!!! Parts fixed...apparently a dog was broken off the mechanism. |
| 67000 mi | Car failed to start, dead battery. Jump fried the jumper box assembly and forced the car into limp-home mode. Had to get car towed. Replaced battery and jumper box assy. |
| 68000 mi | Ac compressor failed |
| 94200 mi | Coolant level sensor defective and was replaced |
| 123000 mi US $70 |
replacement of both front bulbs |
| 83000 mi US $375 |
Coolant light on unknown reason, light bulb changed and service B combined |
| 83000 mi US $13 |
left parking lightbulb |
| 105400 mi | New Battery |
| 58700 mi US $1200 |
AC compressor ceased working |
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 99400 mi | Xenon headlight NOK. Dealer replaced headlight control system, bulb was OK. Headlight had to be completely disassambled from the car. |
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