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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 124 repairs.
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 87 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Connecticut, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011100000 miUS $500 | conductor plate reflash; a lot of labor to remove part in order to reflash it glow plug control module | ||
| Nov 2011100000 miUS $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 Georgia, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Feb 201197000 miUS $108 | Rough shift | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in New Jersey, United States - Oct 2007 | |||
| Oct 20078798 mi | Oil Separator Replaced due to oil leak | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Western Australia, Australia Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015106020 miA $6500 | Turbocharger problem put engine into limp mode. Turbo needed replacing | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2014123000 miUS $250 | Exhaust pressure sensor malfunction, MIL set, car in "limp home" mode. | ||
| Aug 2015141400 miUS $500 | Left rear shock seal blew, replaced both rear shocks. | ||
| Sep 2016163000 miUS $855 | right rear wheel bearing and ABS speed sensor broken, parts replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018186000 miUS $365 | Replace Air pump for rear air suspension and replace rear hatch lock actuator | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Florida, United States - Mar 2008 | |||
| Mar 2008200 mi | 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 Aug 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Oct 201047000 mi | 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 201169000 miUS $1100 | Airmatic compressor malfunction, got a warning light | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 201186000 mi | Turbo stopped working Rear door latching mechanism. Latch sticks and you can't open the door. Rear shocks. | ||
| Dec 2015154000 mi | Power steering leaks | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Mar 201165100 miC $500 | tailgate latch stopped working | ||
| Apr 201165720 mi | Power steering worked intermittently - very stiff, hard to drive | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Connecticut, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 201047700 mi | Radio no volume. Replaced amplifier and fixed problem | ||
| Apr 201152800 mi | Headlight bulbs. Usually get only 4-5 months out of a set. | ||
| Feb 201269000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 201487100 miUS $1200 | Pump to suspension broke | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200919000 miUS $200 | Winscreen replaced–rock damage– $200 ded. | ||
| Jan 201024600 mi | R&R rear center tailight assy to fix water leak | ||
| Jul 201028400 miUS $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 201136000 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
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in France Dec 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016117880 mi€750 | leak in power steering system - cracked pipe connector, replacement part fitted. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201076000 miUS $150 | Steering system made unusual noises at extremes of turning radius. Steering pump and related parts replaced. | ||
| Dec 201078000 mi | Transmission not shifting properly on startup. No problem found by dealer. Updated software installed by dealer. | ||
| Apr 201178000 miUS $395 | Check engine light on. Fuel check valve replaced. | ||
| Jan 201285000 miUS $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 201291300 miUS $550 | Chrome accents on steering wheel were coming undone. Plastic Buttons on key coming undone from repeated use(!). Replaced key with newly designed model. | ||
| Jul 2013100300 mi | Check engine light-> evaporative emission system. Dealer unable to isolate cause of codes. Cleared system codes. Check engine didn't return. | ||
| Jan 201695000 mi | There wz groaning noise frm steering at startup. Dx'd as likely failure of the pwr steering pump and/or possible failure of steering rack. Est. $ for to repl pump=$1200. Est. $ to repl rack=$2000. Will sell/trade vs. repair. | ||
| Mar 2016121000 mi | Both power steering and front differential diagnosed as in need of major repairs. Decided to sell vehicle rather than invest major funds in repairs. Front differential in need of repair. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201160800 miUS $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 2014145000 miUS $1500 | Air suspension compressor replaced. | ||
| Jun 2015169000 miUS $5600 | Rebuilt transmission | ||
| Jan 2017211000 miUS $1000 | Transmission slipping. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Alabama, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Feb 201528400 miUS $50 | Halogen light bulb burnt out. Replaced both lights. | ||
| Dec 201538000 mi | Taillight harness replaced | ||
| Mar 201641000 miUS $90 | Auxiliary battery replaced | ||
| Oct 201755000 miUS $800 | Replace compressor and both rear air bags in suspension | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Great Britain Nov 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 201373000 mi | Possible rear passenger side ball joint seeking noise which might need replacement | ||
| Oct 201484700 mi£500 | Air bag leak, but changed the level sensors unnecessarily. Had to go back to the dealer as the repsirs didn't solve the leaning to one side. Fought with the dealer to get it checked properly. Problem with the air bag, changed on one side. Had to fight to get the problem sorted, but the other side is having the leakage of air bag which was pointed out bedore but was not listened to by the dealer and have to go back again and fight. Update: will take it back in May or June. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201369300 miUS $125 | Replace 3 of 4 camshaft positioning solenoids. | ||
| Apr 201478300 miUS $400 | Rear airbag replacement due to leak in left rear unit. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in California, United States Aug 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016117000 miUS $2000 | REAR SUSPENSION AIR WAS LEAKING AND LOWERING THE CAR WHILE PARKED. REPLACED. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Illinois, United States Jul 2007 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2007300 mi | Steering wheel left shifting pad came off. Warranty repair which replace the entire steering wheel. | ||
| Jan 200811000 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. | ||
| Mar 200812000 mi | Silver inlay button on ashtray lid fell off. Warranty repair replaced whole lid, not just button. | ||
| Apr 200925000 mi | Warranty repair: oil warning on but no oil problem. Attributed to driving long distance at high speed. Engine throttle control software updated. | ||
| Dec 200932000 mi | Warranty repairs: Replace left rear lamp which was not out but would dim. Full lighting 'harness' was replaced. Oil leak, replace 3 plugs | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Quebec, Canada Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| May 201351240 mi | Rear air shock replaced under ELW 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. | ||
| Sep 201353320 mi | Driver door switch had window lock button stuck. Tailgate opening handle was locking. | ||
| Nov 201354220 miC $850 | Rear shock fell off lose. Replaced, the shock was replaced by MB 1.5 yrs ago. Dealer did not recognize their fault. | ||
| Apr 201457040 miC $470 | CEL lighted on. Exhaust camshaft solenoids replaced Car bangs when engaging the transmission. stuck in first gear. Transmission valve control body and EGS control unit replaced. | ||
| Sep 201462400 mi | Noise from left front bearing. Replaced under ELW CEL light. Intake manifold was leaking air, replaced under ELw | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Great Britain - Oct 2009 | |||
| Oct 200925000 mi | Rear RH quarter-light detached from mechanism. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Nebraska, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201256000 miUS $200 | Radiator leaking from between reservoir and radiator. Replacement of radiator was completed. | ||
| Mar 201476000 miUS $250 | Right Side Rear Suspension Airbag was repaired under extended warranty Moon Roof Rails and pulley system were replaced | ||
| Sep 201485000 miUS $250 | Lift Gate latch not functioning. | ||
| Jan 201587300 miUS $4000 | Both SAM units (front & rear), and both batteries were replaced. | ||
| Mar 201589000 miUS $250 | Passenger's rear airbag was defective. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Idaho, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 201038000 mi | Check engine and blue smoke - some sort of fuel delivery solenoid | ||
| Nov 201251900 miUS $1500 | Leaking oil pan gasket. Replaced brake fluid reservoir that was leaking. | ||
| Mar 201459000 miUS $450 | Replaced bad battery Steering fluid reservoir has slow leak. Didnt replace. Slow oil leak at the bottom oil pan. Didnt fix the leak has been there for years. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in California, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Aug 201031000 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. | ||
| Nov 201034000 miUS $25 | Replace headlamp left. Self-repair $25 for a pair (save one for spare). | ||
| Jun 201139000 mi | Hatch / trunk door would not close. This is the 5th times for repairing this power tailgate. | ||
| Jun 201248000 miUS $1400 | replace two batteries $500 | ||
| Nov 201248600 miUS $1400 | Replace valve body with Mercedes Benz manufacture help on parts. | ||
| Dec 201248000 miUS $450 | Engine light on. Car drove normal. Dealer said it was cam adjuster magnet front left worn. Replace parts. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Mar 201140000 mi | Replaced the left taillight module due to intermittent fault. Replaced gasket on the right rear passenger door. | ||
| Jul 201144000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Nov 201052800 mi | 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 201156000 mi | Car leaking oil. Gasket leak found and replaced. Bad fan motor. Part ordered. Rear tailgate not operating as designed. Part replaced. | ||
| Mar 201157000 mi | Heater fan still working erractically. Repaired again. | ||
| Mar 201488000 miUS $2200 | suspension went out | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201259520 miC $300 | rear taillights/turn/brake lights working intermittently, needed to have a wiring harness added to complete circuit, noted as a fairly common problem | ||
| Aug 201376700 miC $1300 | replaced rear shocks and front passenger wheel (boot?) | ||
| Sep 201379360 miC $800 | following the last trip where the front passenger (boot?) was replaced, they found the front axle to need replacing. they credited for the original work and repair, and only charged for the additional part and a small amount of labour | ||
| Mar 201486800 miC $650 | No heat, diagnose and replace thermostat | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201160000 miUS $600 | replaced tailgate latch | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201367000 miUS $15 | Steering rough. Found PS fluid low, topped off. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201397700 miUS $400 | Air matic suspension airbag | ||
| Mar 2014109000 miUS $10000 | Car went into limp mode Suspension air bag failed Steering gear replaced Thermostat replaced Intake manifold replaced because of crack | ||
| Sep 2014116000 miUS $60 | Misfire in cylinder 3, replaced ignition coil myself. | ||
| Sep 2016151000 miUS $2500 | Crack in intake manifold. | ||
| Apr 2017165000 miUS $200 | Replace chain tensioner | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201375000 miUS $500 | Can't remember the details. But it had to do with adjusting some magnets | ||
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Ohio, United States Jan 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| May 201481000 miUS $3577 | internal speed sensor defective cooling system circuit fault Passenger rear door and rear door panel assembly replaced | ||
| Jan 2017US $300 | rear passenger side hydraulics was not working because of a leak in the valve | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz R-Class in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| May 2017104000 miUS $325 | Two new tires and balance all four wheels | ||
2006.5 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz in Great Britain May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201370000 mi£1000 | Replaced rear suspension airbag Mass air flow system replaced Valve body replaced | ||
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