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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%)
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- 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 317 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 449hp 4.7L V8 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 1000 mi | rear clunking noise. they had to pull apart the rear wheel axle and relubricate |
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 449hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 63349 mi ¤293 |
I discovered online that there was a software update for the transmission on my car. I asked the shop to carry this out. After the update, the gear change is no longer buttery smooth, which is charcteristic of these cars. Instead it's become quite thuddy, especially from 5 to 4. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37200 mi | Replacement of shifter lever as it would sometimes not go from Park to Drive - warranty |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
518-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27000 mi | Diagnosed noisy differential. Replacement ordered |
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 149721 mi | Replace Gearbox electrical plate |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28520 mi | car wouldn't shift out of 2nd gear. Valve plate transmission problem |
| 35960 mi | jerky transmission between 2nd and 3rd with cold starts while in "C" (comfort) mode. Valve body replaced |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 153000 mi US $520 |
Rear flex disc replaced. Noted as slightly cracked but could have driven it for another 5K-10K miles. |
| 53148 mi US $50 |
Replaced transmission and engine mounts |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73500 mi US $1500 |
Car would not shift out of 1st gear. Dealer replaced transmission conductor plate & performed trans. maintenance (gasket & fluid replacement) |
| 78000 mi US $600 |
Torn driver's side CV boot; replaced drive shaft |
| 81000 mi US $500 |
Bad passenger-side seal on front differential; cleaned excess gear oil & repaired seal |
| 122000 mi US $3000 |
Failed gasket on transmission pan |
| 100000 mi US $500 |
Rebuilt axle |
| 189000 mi US $6250 |
Transmission code stated rebuild transmission parts and new torque converter work was done by Amacco. |
| 128000 mi US $4000 |
TRANSMISSION REBUILDING AND GAS FILTER |
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59252 mi US $300 |
Transfer case trying to lock up.Took to dealer and he said it needed an oil change on the transfer case. The change interval had been update by MB to 30,000 miles due to this problem. Oil was changed per TSB and the problem has not return |
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 133000 mi | Replaced left rear axle and brake pads. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine not specified
| 133000 mi US $2200 |
replaced cv joints |
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 108000 mi US $800 |
Flex disc repaired 3 times in one month. Bad transmission mount, cheap flex discs. Had to buy OEM spec equipment to fix issue. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sedan, ext.
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65900 mi | Car in for A/C service. Tech saw oil on lower shroud. Misdiagnosed as leaking rear main seal. Checked at home & found slight transmission fluid leak at pan gasket Tightened gasket bolts, drip is gone. Shop had prev serviced Trans last yr |
| 63200 mi US $92 |
Transmission leak at electrical bushing. Cleaned & replaced bushing. Checked & corrected transmission fluid level. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 192820 mi €1500 |
The transmission wouldn't go out of the P modus. Eventually the pin blocking it all was removed. |
1989 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 130000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission tailshaft bearing failed, froze to the output shaft and then destroyed the rear transmission housing. A new transmission was installed as the repair. |
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