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2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 117 repairs.
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 92 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201033480 mi | oil leak from engene | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201170000 miUS $295 | left rear motor burned out as a result of front SAM failing. Have not replaced SAM yet, $1500.00 proposition. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Oregon, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201181000 miUS $450 | EGR hose plugged | ||
| Mar 2018142000 miUS $2000 | auto lights | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Oregon, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jul 201140500 mi | Oil leak started. Question of whether it was oil, gaskets, or the turbo. It was a gasket leak and was successfully repaired at dealer cost. Luxe Auto actually called after the sale to request for the car to be repaired on their dime. | ||
| Apr 201253000 miUS $180 | engine died; after several restarts, went into limp mode. fuel filter replacement only. | ||
| Aug 201258000 mi | Brief fade of brakes at a stop. Pedal seems to be less stiff if held for a few mins. Mechanic thought it could be the master cylinder, but couldn't pin it down. A mechanical feature won't allow the brakes to disappear completely. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States May 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015119000 miUS $1215 | RR wheel hub replacement | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 2013101700 miUS $1300 | Transmission was repaired | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2014149420 miC $1128 | loss of several electrical functions including wipers, horn, keyless entry, turn signals, fuel guage, powere seets. nEventuakl diagnosed as rear SAM due to severe corrosin of the unit. | ||
| Dec 2014154380 miC $718 | Fuel gauge read full regardless of actual fuel level. Replaced sending unit. | ||
| Oct 2015164939 miC $420 | replace water pump replace right front wheel bearing | ||
| Sep 2017187686 miC $430 | replace left rear wheel bearing | ||
| Oct 2017187894 miC $1390 | Replace rear shocks and coil springs | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2014 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 201488020 mi | Pollution | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Arizona, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2014105000 miUS $3 | Limp home mode with no ability to go over 3k RPM. Turbo inlet port motor shorted. Fuses blown with no gases going to turbo. | ||
| Jun 2016127000 miUS $6050 | Transfer case broken tensioner | ||
| Sep 2016132000 miUS $250 | Rear SAM unit got wet from unknown source | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 201099200 miC $470 | Rear light corrosion between bulb holder and light housing. Emission valve sticking resulting in oil leak near top rear of engine. | ||
| Mar 201099200 miC $30 | Park light burnt out. Corrosion / electrical arcing of rear light bulbs. Cleaned corrosion. Replaced 3 bulbs | ||
| Aug 2010110980 miC $3480 | loss of power / limp home mode. injector control module replaced. Glow plugs replaced. Full set three times Glow plug controller replaced twice | ||
| Oct 2010117800 mi | Engine light / glow plugs burnt out. Oil & Filter change Right front headlight burnt out. Engine light back on 2 days after previous repair. Codes indicate glow plugs defective. All plugs replaced again. Engine light back on 1 day after previous repair. Called garage. They set up Bosch service rep. Controller and glowplugs not matched due to error in Bosch catalogue. Wrong glow plugs used. Garage used NGK glow plugs. No more problems | ||
| Jul 2011143800 miC $848 | Left front wheel bearing started to howl. Had to replace ABS sensor on same wheel due to rust preventing removal of sensor | ||
| Jan 2012124000 miC $570 | 1. Error code- Particulate filter and sensor replaced. 2. New battery. 90% charge, but cold starting became an issue. Starter spun slower then normal and didn't want any issues. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Jersey, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016US $600 | Oil Cooler Seal Failed. Need to still replace. | ||
| Jan 2018112000 miUS $2600 | Oil cooler seal, transmission purge and oil change. Plastics for under body. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alberta, Canada Sep 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Dec 201074400 miC $900 | Gear shift stuck Emissions controls issues Electrical issue with lights park and brakes. Caused by corrosion. They had a retro fit kit that was like $275 bucks per light if I recall; they ended up covering mine under the extended warranty, but put up a fight. | ||
| Mar 201179980 mi | Navigation was going on and off, resetting and stuff; they needed to replace the "glow plug" behind the nav that keeps it warm, that solved the problem. | ||
| Jun 201181220 mi | They wanted $900 to replace the battery. I've never had a battery fail after just five years, decided to have another shop look at it. Found that the cable was just loose. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Mar 201077000 miUS $1800 | Seatbelt module | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Mar 201072000 mi | Oil leak at turbo, this is the second time for a leak in that area. Earlier leak at about 50,000. | ||
| Dec 201095000 mi | Oily fluid dripping under car. Coming from bad seal between turbo and intake plenum. Seal replaced by dealer. | ||
| Jun 2011100000 mi | Car went in to limp mode. No power. Check Engine Light. Dealer found short in wiring and problems with turbo control. | ||
| Jul 2011100000 miUS $177 | Check engine light came on and car lost power. Restarted and appeared normal. light went off after four cycles of ignition. Diagnostics showed a fuel problem that cleared. Reflashed computer improved performance and fuel economy. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Colorado, United States Sep 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Sep 201032000 mi | Coolant overflow tank cracked, causing low coolant warning light to come on periodically. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - May 2014 | |||
| Sep 201050220 miC $600 | Air suspension failure, replaced one rear air shock. | ||
| Dec 201055800 miC $900 | Tailgate right upper hinge - one of two bolts sheared. Had to be drilled out, retapped, and replaced. | ||
| Jan 2011 | Replaced right taillight assembly. | ||
| Jun 201398580 miC $1200 | Rear airmatic shock blew out, making the car unsafe to drive. Fourth (or fifth) shock blown in six years. Makes car unreliable if away from an urban centre. Traded car in after this since warranty was expiring. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Missouri, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201048000 mi | Replace passenger seat frame. Bracket/bolt broken. Engine had poor throttle response. Upon test drive, they acknowledge that throttle response is slow, but upon checking with factory, they said that it is the design of the engine. | ||
| Aug 201051000 miUS $380 | Replaced alternator. The slip rings on the Valeo alternator were completely worn out. Got new alternator from electrical shop. Car was 2000 miles out of warranty. Dealer would not extend warranty.Did work myself in 1/2 day. $380. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Mexico, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Feb 2018126000 miUS $1000 | Replaced all shocks with Bilstein hd. Original shocks leaking. | ||
| Apr 2018127000 miUS $500 | Alignment was going to be performed until it was noticed the front boots were leaking. R&R both front CV boots | ||
| Jun 2019138000 miUS $10000 | Shop destroyed engine attempting repairs. Vehicle totaled. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
503-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Michigan, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 2015101400 miUS $800 | replaced the sensor that monitors fuel pressure replaced the intake valve (related to the warning light related to the fuel pressure sensor) | ||
| Jun 2016122000 miUS $450 | Steering angle sensor | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 201261000 mi | Front struts were making noise like a tennis ball bouncing around at slow speeds over bumps. Front struts were replaced for free under CPO warranty. An air regulator sensor was also replaced for free under CPO warranty. Symptom was a CEL on extremely cold days that would go away the next day. | ||
| Jun 201472000 miUS $2700 | Leaky tail lamp housings [Left and Right] caused water to get into the car and short out the SAM computer below the spare tire well. Computers had to be replaced and reprogrammed. | ||
| Nov 201475000 miUS $385 | CEL w/ P2187. Dealer diagnosed PCV Breather Hose as needing replaced. Paid to replace. CEL back in the next day. Dealer replaced intake manifold under warranty. 2nd repair took about 20 days. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Western Australia, Australia Sep 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201018600 mi | jerky gear change, from 1st to 2nd only | ||
| Jun 201129140 miA $400 | Oil leak from back of engine. Replaced two seals for $400 total including parts & labour. Car was under extended warranty, but dealer said these seals are not covered, although these seals asre NOT part of normal wear & tear. | ||
| Jun 201550840 miA $5 | leaking O-ring at power steering fluid reservoir (common Mercedes problem) | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201448000 mi | Keyless Go need to be pressed 3 times before engaging. Dealer said replaced control unit. Ordered from Germany. Almost two weeks to ship | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 20073500 mi | passenger front seat motor broken and replaced under warranty | ||
| May 20076000 mi | passenger side mirror stuck, dealer said just needed grease. Nov 2007 - bringing back for same repair | ||
| May 201259000 miUS $100 | Power steering control diminished. no warning lights. took to dealer - power steering resevoir cracked and pump broken. Covered under extra warranty (post manufacturer warranty) | ||
| Oct 201262000 mi | Driver Seat belt randomly unlocking while driving | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in New Jersey, United States - May 2009 | |||
| May 200927000 miUS $31000 | Replaced rear SAM electronics module under warranty to address recurring rear lighting issues, this happened twice during the month of May | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Aug 201679700 miUS $2100 | Flywheel replacement - | ||
| Mar 201785000 miUS $3000 | Camshaft Positioning Magnets, Spark Plugs, etc. | ||
| Jun 201787000 miUS $500 | Rear Right Brake/Turn Signal Housing Assembly | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Latvia May 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 2018119040 mi€50 | Rear parking sensor fail when it is raining so had to replace it. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
| Dec 200820000 mi | "Check Engine" light came on. Dealer replaced 2 intake cam solenoids. Under Warranty. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Mar 201155000 miUS $14 | Rear windscreen wiper replaced | ||
| Nov 201160000 miUS $170 | The sunvisor vanity mirror cover failed, and new sunvisor was installed, new one is improved apparently a common failure in this model and several MB. | ||
| Dec 2014100000 miUS $180 | Just replaced the original battery | ||
| Feb 2015100000 miUS $450 | Camshaft position sensor defective | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 200913000 mi | Engine light on, found to be faulty manifold solenoid. | ||
| Jul 201029000 mi | Oil sensor replaced, due to error message "to check oil level during next fill-up" | ||
| Jan 201138000 mi | Left brake light changed, the wiring harness had to be replaced, covered under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201149000 mi | Solenoid sensor replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Mar 201036000 mi | Replaced exterior molding | ||
| Sep 201156000 miUS $79 | Replaced Power Steering pump and reservoir because of seal leak. | ||
| Oct 201156700 miUS $742 | Replaced tailgate lock. | ||
| Oct 201270000 miUS $1367 | Replaced air compressor, belt pulley, a/c drier, and serpentine belt. | ||
| Nov 201270800 miUS $914 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Mar 2015104000 miUS $2000 | replaced intake manifold, cylinder #5 ignition coil, crankcase vent valve, Cam Housing Plugs | ||
| Oct 2016133000 mi | MIL Code P0016 and P0017 caused by a bad balance shaft in the engine. Engine will loose power while accelerating. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200923000 miUS $250 | Front right low beam headlight replaced - also oil change and "Service A" | ||
| Sep 201030000 mi | Check oil light came on, but it was a sensor issue. The oil pan was damaged during the repair and was also replaced. One of my right rear tail-light lights went out. It was promptly replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Colorado, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201016000 mi | Leaking rear shock..both replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201019000 mi | Brake light bulb, MB upgraded to new sockets | ||
| Dec 201342000 miUS $20 | Leaking oil from expansion cap at rear of engine... | ||
| Feb 201548000 miUS $80 | Leaking o-ring where PS reservoir meets PS pump | ||
| Aug 201651000 miUS $150 | Brake wear sensor showed wear. However, the problem was actually a speed sensor cable | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 200935630 mi | replaced camshaft position sensor | ||
| Dec 201290461 miUS $360 | replaced engine thermostat | ||
| Apr 201395352 miUS $600 | Power Liftgate latch replaced | ||
| Nov 2013104467 miUS $173 | Power Steering fluid leak. Replaced the reservoir o-ring. Steering Fluid Resevoir O-ring Replacement | ||
| Feb 2014107300 miUS $388 | Replaced three Rear Camshaft oil seal plugs, and the Breather Housing Cover | ||
| Nov 2014121000 miUS $834 | Replaced rear shocks | ||
| Nov 2016149700 miUS $419 | Replaced thermostat | ||
| May 2018170000 miUS $43 | Left Front Parking Lamp replacement. Labor to remove assembly required. | ||
| Aug 2019192301 miUS $830 | Power Steering Pump Replacement | ||
| Apr 202172827 mi | Replace motor mounts New Spark Plugs Replace left rear brake lines | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 201044340 mi | Rear shock failed (leaked) so both replaced under warranty guidelines from Mercedes Re-programmed transmission control for downshifts 3-2, 2-1 when stopping car at traffic light. Had to replace rear shocks ( right rear) although both were replaced per Mercedes Benz instructions. Transmission was adjusted for smoothness of shifting in controller (per latest software) | ||
| Jul 201359200 miUS $180 | Replace power steering reservoir and O-ring seals | ||
| Dec 201464000 miUS $1100 | Replace transmission control unit and fluid. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2013114000 miUS $5 | Repainted lug nuts. Lug nuts were rusty, sanded and painted them silver. Other than that no problems. | ||
| Sep 2014125000 miUS $20 | Replaced driver low beam headlight. Identified that insulation on headlight wiring is worn and needs to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 2014128000 miUS $1200 | Service tech didn't put oil cap on tight. Result was that cleanup had to be done, and serpentine belt replaced. | ||
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