2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 179 repairs.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 145 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Engine not specified

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States
Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oregon, United States
Aug 2013 - Jan 2016
Feb 2015

45000 mi

US $1200
Electronic stability control sensor replaced. Minor issue. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

182000 mi

US $1000
front bushings, control arms & ball joints replaced 
Dec 2021

188000 mi

US $800
replaced rear self leveling system with shocks and springs from a kit purchased online and installed by my mechanic. 
Jan 2022

189000 mi

US $400
need the electronic key replaced. Using an aftermarket key programmer since the dealer wanted $$$ for one key. There are issues that the guy is still working out. Update: the key works when the electronic boards are removed from the key housing and wrapped up with tape. I still need to get a replacement. However, it goes through batteries a bit quickly (like every two months). Not sure why, but at least it works. 
Mar 2022

188000 mi

US $200
Replaced coolant reservoir 
May 2022

191000 mi

US $200
Oil pressure sensor needed replacement. it was leaking. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States
Mar 2014 - Oct 2015
Mar 2015

110000 mi

US $2400
Timing Chain and Tensioner 
Sep 2015

117000 mi

US $380
Worn engine mounts 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 Replaced worn front wheel bearings left and right Replace front struts and rear shocks due to tire wear and poor ride handling. 
Mar 2017

1000000 mi

US $60
Bad Fuel from Exxon station plugged fuel filter and introduced water. Replaced fuel filter drained sump and bottom of fuel tank 
Sep 2017

109000 mi

US $200
Alignment 
Jan 2018

117000 mi

US $75
Balance and rotate tires 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Kansas, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013

51000 mi

US $2500
servo motor (M55) 
Jul 2015

69800 mi

US $2500
replaced glow plugs and controler. repaired turbo seals that were leaking. Replace engine belt. 
Jan 2016

67300 mi

US $425
diesel fuel lines needed to be replaced due to leaking. 
Apr 2017

87000 mi

US $147
Bluetooth and my iphone started to go crazy. Found out the latest iphone update would make my car try to connect to phantom calls. 
Jun 2017

88000 mi

US $176
Engine light came on and on board computer had to be flashed. 
Jul 2017

90572 mi

US $830
Replace turbo hoses. Smoke test showed they were leaking causing a drop in power on hills. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

58001 mi

US $84
Replaced oil cap 
Dec 2013

72000 mi

US $62
Turbo gasket replaced after a small crack was noticed during routine maintenance. Failure didn't look imminent but it seemed prudent to fix it at the time rather then let it develop into an actual problem. 
Apr 2017

90000 mi

US $140
Replaced glow plug control module. Cost of part $140. 
Aug 2017

90000 mi

US $420
Rear rotors, pads and sensors replaced. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2014
Jun 2011

74000 mi

US $685
replaced worn front control arms and bushings 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2011 - May 2017
Nov 2011

20740 mi
Navigation system failure, replace microprocessor and DVD Replace front pipe and front catalyst. 
Nov 2012

34080 mi
Trunk water infiltration.Back seat headrests stop working due to short circuit in the computer. Replace computer and fixed faulted rivet responsible of the leak. 
Apr 2013

37800 mi
Air conditioner compressor ceased, broke the tensioner and the belt. Change tensioner pully,belt, air conditioner compressor 
Nov 2013

44640 mi
Replace ESP sensor 
Oct 2014

53300 mi
Oil leak on the oil cooler. Glow plug module 
Sep 2015

62620 mi

C $150
Check engine light,air mass flow sensor. Reprogram air filters data. 
Nov 2015

63860 mi
Turbo stop working, check engine light on. Replaced air filter and erased error code. 
Feb 2016

66960 mi

C $850
turbo inlet hose from intercooler to trottle body split open 
Sep 2016

73780 mi

C $800
Change engine support 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013

55300 mi
Marker light bulb blew. Water into the marker assembly. Changed bulb and dried marker assembly. 
Nov 2013

57000 mi
Broken wire to trunk. License plate lights, trunk remote release and 3rd brake light went out. Had to diagnose and repair broken wire. Then reset electrical system and remote keys. 
Jan 2014

US $872
I awoke on New Years Day to a shattered rear window. The temp had dropped. The car was in a protected, but unheated location. I am not sure what caused it to break. 
Mar 2015

64000 mi

US $860
Glow plug replacement, Glow Plug Control module. 
Sep 2015

72000 mi

US $182
The windshield washer tube started leaking at a check valve bypass. Required replacement of the entire heated tube. 
May 2016

76000 mi

US $12
Passenger seat frame broken. Rocking and airbag sensor errors. Windshield washer pump failed. 
Oct 2016

81200 mi

US $235
Downstream Oxygen sensor failed. 
Jan 2017

82200 mi

US $510
Intake manifold and mass air sensors. Manifold was cracked / broken at connection with turbo. 
Mar 2017

83200 mi

US $9822
The engine was leaking oil on the ground. This was traced to a leaking intercooler gasket. The full repair required a complete tear down of the upper engine, gasket replacements, replacement of one Oxygen sensor, rebuilding of turbocharger, replacement of EGR valve, replacement of turbo control module. No more leaks and the check engine light is off. NB: One thing that we learned is that the ODBC diagnostic system mapping for the upper and lower Oxygen Sensors is reversed in comparison to the Star diagnostic system. Beware! 
Jun 2018

91000 mi
Downstream Oxygen Sensor replacement. Throwing codes. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oregon, United States
Jul 2008 - May 2013
Dec 2009

30000 mi
Driver side mirror cracked. SA advised problem due to manufacturing defect and replaced under warranty. Sunroof not fully closing with one-touch feature, sunroof would only close by holding button in close position until fully closed. Sensors were recalibrated to solve problem. 
Sep 2012

72000 mi
Leaking EGR valve. Replaced gasket. 
May 2013

78000 mi
EGR valve not functioning properly, and "Y" pipe leaking oil. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Jan 2017
Jun 2015

126000 mi

US $400
Replaced Central Gateway module for Command System. Did not fix the problem. The Command System (radio & nav) sometimes takes several minutes to power up. Sometimes the Satellite radio doesn't power on even though the rest does. 
Jul 2015

126700 mi

US $400
The command system unit itself was failing on my Mercedes. It was an expensive fix so I got an aftermarket unit with Apple Carplay, Backup camera, etc. Brake fluid sensor was not working and gave a message that brake fluid reservoir was low. The sensor had to be replaced and brake system flushed. 
Dec 2015

135000 mi

US $800
EGR valve replaced. It had been replaced by my father's shop less than 20K miles ago. They checked the part. My fathers shop had used an aftermarket part that was also used. The sad thing is that they charged me less to install a new MB part. 
Jul 2016

142800 mi

US $172
Rear license plate lamp and 3rd brake light were out. A wire had deteriorated and had to be replaced to fix problem. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Colorado, United States
May 2011 - Apr 2018
Aug 2011

40700 mi
Auto-dimming rear view mirror not working. Mirror replaced. 
Dec 2011

44000 mi
Headlights surge briefly when decelerating. 
Jun 2012

47000 mi
Check engine light resulting in bad O2 sensor. 
Nov 2017

68000 mi

US $500
Replaced pads and rotors and mounted winter tires. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2011
Jun 2010

63000 mi

US $650
Sensor 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2008 - Jun 2009
Nov 2008

15500 mi
Rattle in left rear trunk hinge area. 
Dec 2008

16120 mi
2nd attempt to find the cause of the rattle. Now determined and parts ordered from Germany.  
Jan 2009

16740 mi
Trunk rattle resolved after 3rd attempt and replacement of trunk lid hinge. 
Mar 2009

17360 mi
O2 sensor replaced and software updated. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Great Britain
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

120000 mi

£80
Changed brake pads 
May 2018

126000 mi

£180
Replacement of tie-rod ends 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States
Jul 2012 - May 2015
Apr 2013

34000 mi

US $1000
valve lifter was replaced - both cam shafts were replaced 
Jan 2014

34800 mi

US $1100
Valve adjuster was replaced 
May 2014

40700 mi

US $5000
replaced tires and bushings 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States
May 2008 - Oct 2009
Aug 2009

18000 mi
Loud squeak from rear of the panoramic roof, above rear passenger side 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oregon, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2017

108675 mi

US $228
Replace leaking cam plugs and oil separator 
Jun 2017

109362 mi

US $2321
Replaced both front torque strut arms and bushings Replaced left front headlamp unit (HID Xenon) 
Jul 2021

143000 mi

US $465
AC control unit diagnosis & replacement 
Jun 2022

150000 mi

US $4000
Replace front air struts Replace engine mounts Replace starter & accessory batteries Replace left front upper ball joint 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2018
Mar 2011

20000 mi
3 bad camshaft magnets,  replace power window switch,  rattle in door, replace trim moulding 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2015
Jun 2011

20000 mi
Passenger door would not open from outside. Intermittent. 
Jul 2011

21000 mi
Heater Valve sticking for rear climate control. Replaced under warranty. 
May 2015

54000 mi

US $200
No cruise control and traction control was gone. Had to replace the steering angle sensor. Fixed. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

382-horsepower 5.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Colorado, United States
Jun 2015 - May 2016
Jul 2015

90700 mi

US $800
Front passenger air shock replaced 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2013 - Aug 2017
Feb 2014

57000 mi

US $500
Magnetic sensors in camshaft. Two of four replaced. 
Jun 2015

75000 mi

US $1300
Minor oil leak. Replaced cam covers and centrifuge gasket. 
Aug 2015

77000 mi

US $291
Weak main battery. Replaced by dealer. 
Aug 2017

105000 mi

US $1763
Driver side front air suspension replaced. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oklahoma, United States
Oct 2011 - Oct 2014
Jan 2012

US $1400
differential started making a loud roaring noise. Dealer determined it was bad and replaced it 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

95000 mi

US $1295
Air conditioner blowing hot air, previous trip had a/c recharged freon. I had the a/c compressor replaced 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
Jan 2013

60000 mi

US $150
Replaced weeping rubber plugs on rear of valve covers. Smelled burning oil smell when car hot. Replaced under warranty. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Mar 2017
Nov 2015

130400 mi
Leaking fuel tank 
Dec 2015

131000 mi

US $700
Replaced worn shocks and struts 
Mar 2017

145000 mi

US $120
Cam magnets, centrifugal cover, cam plugs Replaced throttle body, intake manifold Lower control arms, spring arms, sway bar links, ball joints and camber bolts Update software on ECM due to new style cam magnets 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States
Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Nov 2015

76000 mi

US $500
New water pump 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2013

61000 mi

US $300
oil leaking from the engine. hoses/joints had to be replaced. parts were cheap but labor expensive. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States
May 2011 - Nov 2018
Jun 2011

10000 mi
Rear window power sunscreen not working. Dealer determined unit was stuck because of lack of use. 
Dec 2011

13000 mi
Satellite radio reception problems - antenna replaced under warranty - found 2008 radios have technical problems with some channels at Sirius - my favorite channel is one. 
Jul 2012

18000 mi
ESP inoperative message - faulty steering angle sensor diagnosed - replaced under CPO warranty 
Nov 2012

20800 mi
Crankcase ventilation system - centrifuge cover leaking - replaced under warranty Also replaced connector for camshaft control - campaign 2012070002 
Nov 2013

32000 mi
Fuel leak around the sending unit on the left top of the tank. Replaced unit under MB extended warranty. 
Jul 2014

38300 mi
Partially blocked windshield washer - cleared by dealer during 39K service. Clogged after a few more uses. 
Aug 2014

40000 mi

US $300
Rear seat release working poorly. Replaced cable and latch 
Oct 2014

41700 mi

US $56
Replaced driver side windshield washer nozzle 
Mar 2016

60000 mi
Driver windshield washer - low flow. Shop replaced nozzle under warranty - not able to determine what caused the blockage in the nozzle. 
Aug 2017

79000 mi

US $2900
Rear end noise problem that started early this year continued even after replacing the LR wheel bearing. Shop that replaced the wheel bearing was unable to locate the noise. Noise started becoming worse and 1st shop was unavailable - took car to dealer. Source was identified as the differential. Replaced. Noise is gone. 
Dec 2017

84774 mi

US $505
Replace 3 tire pressure monitoring system sensors 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2022
Nov 2010

25700 mi
Engine frequently quits immediately after starting, occasionally several times in succession. Car left in shop overnight with both keys. Technicians couldn't replicate or diagnose the problem, which continues to occur. 
Jul 2011

31700 mi
Engine sometimes quits immediately after starting. Could not duplicate problem, but were given factory authorization to replace crank position sensor. Problem did not reoccur for them. But it did for us, within the same day or the next. 
Dec 2011

36000 mi
Engine was frequently quitting immediately after starting. Dealer determined this was caused by a malfunctioning fuel pump--fuel pressure not within specs--and replaced entire fuel tank. 
Jul 2012

40000 mi
Driver's r/v mirror cracked. It looked like a stress fracture to me. The dealer's customer service rep said something about a problem with some heated mirrors. Replaced. The dealer also replaced, at no charge, the AC/Heater blower motor under the dash panel. It was making a mildly annoying whistling noise at some speed settings, but we would not have taken the car in just for that. 
Dec 2014

58000 mi

US $452
Oil leaks. Replaced leaking centrifuge cover and cam plugs. Cost also included new windshield wiper blades. 
Feb 2016

66100 mi
Trouble closing the sunroof. Broken deflector mounting. Decided not to repair because quote of $585.58 for this and AC blower. Squeaking/chirping noise in the A/C blower. 
Sep 2017

75000 mi

US $379
The theft protection alarm was going off intermittently. The dealer supposedly traced it to a front door contact switch that had an electrical fault. They replaced that $12.00 part for $366.00 in labor. However, it again went off at 4:20 a.m. some days later. As the problem has not occurred while the car has been in the shop, they are unable to determine the cause and fix it. I will have to disconnect the battery when I go on a two-week trip coming up. I may have to ask for a refund. 
Dec 2021

92000 mi
Was told the engine would be OK without replacing the parts as it has been running OK for several years since the first time the check engine light came on. 
Jul 2022

94000 mi

US $2100
Replaced intake manifold  and thermostat.  Also the right low beam lamp. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2014
Oct 2011

64000 mi
Stopped by Zimbrick European of Madison and service rep installed the headlight bulb for me that I purchased at their parts counter. I was not charged for any labor. Very satisfied with great service at Zimbrick European on my Mercedes. 
Jun 2012

69000 mi

US $125
Moon roof switch did not open or close roof copletely, only moved roof about 1 inch each time depressed. Repair shop had to correct the electrical switch. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2012

68000 mi

US $510
Belt tensioner pulley replaced 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2017
Mar 2008

2000 mi
Faulty Navigation CD. Replaced under warranty. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2010
Aug 2008

9000 mi
Steering wheel position sensor. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States
Feb 2008 - Jul 2011
Sep 2008

100 mi
Bad steering wheel sensor triggered ESP warning light to come on and stay on until the vehicle was restarted. Functionally, ESP worked fine. 
Jun 2009

24000 mi
CD Changer would not work. The door wouldn't open automatically and the CDs would not play. CD changer replaced. Damaged CD changer had to be sent to factory to retrieve CDs, but still no word yet.  Plastic protector for iPod auxillary cable came apart, exposing wires. Part was replaced with a new auxillary cable that plays and charges iPhone. Previous cable would play, but not charge the iPhone.  
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Jan 2011
May 2008

6000 mi
Brake stability control failed. Supposedly due to wireless sensor in console. Replaced sensor. 
Aug 2008

9000 mi
Navigation was taking us on ridiculous routes. Needed new disc and software. ALL early 2008 models seem to have this problem. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2014
Jul 2010

48000 mi
Keyless Go handle stopped responding. New handle ordered but not installed. 
Aug 2010

49000 mi
Keyless Go door handle replaced. 
Sep 2010

49000 mi
Lower A/C hose replaced due to kink. 
Sep 2011

62000 mi
ESP light on intermittently. Replaced steering angle sensor 
Dec 2013

98000 mi
Repair oil leak 
Jan 2014 Replaced motor mounts and transmission mount. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States
Dec 2009 - May 2020
Mar 2010

29000 mi
Cam position sensor. 
Apr 2011

39000 mi
Dropouts in Sirius Satelite radio audio for 15-60 seconds every three-five minutes. Dealer tried new antenna, new module, with no success. Sirius reset radio remotely and cleared problem. Air conditioning not cooling well. Found low refrigerant, but unable to locate leak. Topped off refrigerant with added dye. Return if problem recurs for UV leak test. 
Jan 2012

54200 mi
Repaired leak in A/C system previously diagnosed but not found. Leak so small it took 10 months from previous service to affect operation. Replaced low side schrader valve. 
Jul 2012

47000 mi
A/C failed to cool again several months after repair. Returned to dealer and this time the evaporator was replaced. 
May 2013

52600 mi
When started, ran rough, only part of dashboard systems working, transmission locked in park. Cleared on restart. 
Jun 2013

53000 mi
Same problem as previous trip. When started, only partial instrumentation and car locked in park. Cleared on restart. Transmission fluid leak A/C not cooling properly. Diagnosed to defective condenser which was replaced. Vehicle continued to occasionally start with portions of instruments inoperative. 
Oct 2013

54300 mi
Cruise control indication in instrument panel intermittent 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2013
Feb 2011

28000 mi
Chrome trim flaking off on the center armrest cover The door sill on the drivers side was rusting and pitting 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

8000 mi
Check engine light came on. Supposed software mod. Car ran fine prior to light and runs fine after fix. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Mar 2016

62620 mi

C $200
oil leak caused by pcv valve 
Nov 2016

67160 mi

C $500
Fan belt broke. Apparently it was caused by one of the pulleys seizing up. Lost power steering and battery light came on. Car had to be towed to repair shop. 
Sep 2017

71920 mi

C $1200
Power trunk does not work when fully open - the "close trunk" buttons do not work. Have to manually push trunk down to 3/4 close then push the button to close trunk. Independent mechanic estimated cost to fix would be over $1000. Decided to live with problem for now. 
Nov 2017

72540 mi

C $100
Further to the power trunk issue reported last, all brake lights stopped working one day. The mechanic managed to trace the problem to broken wires and was able to fix both issues together. 
Apr 2018

73160 mi

C $2300
Replaced both lower control arms, which were worn out and causing uneven wear on tires. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2014
Mar 2013

38000 mi

US $200
Replace leaking camshaft plugs 
Dec 2013

44000 mi

US $200
Cracked alloy wheel. Hadn't hit a pothole or anything. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2013
Jun 2013

45000 mi

US $1300
Replaced CV joint and bearing 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2012
May 2011

34000 mi
Right windshield wiper stopped working. Repaired by tightening the wiper connector. 
Nov 2011

38000 mi
Oil leak repair in front seal 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
Feb 2016

103200 mi

US $455
Idle pulley failed caused second idle pulley to fail.Serpentine belt was shredded.Belt tensioner was replaced too. 
Jun 2016

104000 mi
Replaced wheel bearing assembly covered under warranty. Sold the car in June. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Sep 2013
May 2012

16740 mi

C $600
Suddenly battery went dead, no warnings at all 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
Mar 2011

38000 mi
Car was loosing power in gear. Engine would rev but car would not move. Dealership replaced valve body 
Sep 2012

54000 mi

US $300
Battery died 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Hampshire, United States
Dec 2010 - Nov 2011
Jan 2011

52000 mi

US $400
Noise in the engine, dealership replaced all 6 pistons. Car is/was certified by Mercedes. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2012
Jun 2008

1000 mi
brake mount cracked 
Oct 2008

4000 mi
Brake mount replaced. 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Jul 2014

80500 mi

US $1800
Changed manifold 
Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2008 - Jan 2011
Oct 2009

13000 mi
A message on the dash said Electronic Stability Control System was Off and I could not turn it on via the ESP button. Replaced steering angle sensor. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2012 - Sep 2014
Feb 2013

45700 mi
HVAC blower motor was making noise. Dealer replaced under warranty 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States
Feb 2008 - May 2008
Mar 2008

8000 mi
Engine fails to start on first attempt. Second attempt to fix heater box. Each required a special part order from Germany, and they ripped apart my dashboard with each attempt to fix the car; one of the attempts resulted in the dealership not connecting the headlight switch leaving me without  
Apr 2008

10000 mi
Third attempt to fix heater box. 
May 2008

10000 mi
They could not fix the 'not starting' problem (intermittent failure); when I returned the car, the engine light would stay on constantly. They determined it was the fuel pump, but the paperwork to return the car to MB was already processed. 

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