2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (18%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

55000 mi

US $100
Intermittent issue that prevented me from putting transmission into "PARK". On several occasions, I press park on trans stalk and it wouldn't shift out of "D". Had to shift to "N", and restart engine. Safety issue!!!!! 
54300 mi Rear axle seal leaking. Repaired under CPO warranty 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

9300 mi Transfer case oil leak on e550 4matic. 
125000 mi

US $250
I felt like the transmission took to long to shift between R and D. They found nothing wrong, but updated the software for engine and transmission. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

85000 mi

US $3700
Transfer case bearing failure 
100000 mi

US $1000
Transmission failed. Total rebuild requited 
58000 mi

US $2500
Replaced transmission; unable to repair. 
49000 mi Vibration when turning caused by "looseness" in the transfer case. They ran a procedure which "tightened everything up"... 
39900 mi Rear seal leakage on 4 matic drive train 
21040 mi Mechanic found a tranny leaking on a transfer case. Car was out of warranty, wrote a letter to mercedes canada if they can fix the leak for free (goodwill). Brought the car for inspection, after 2 weeks called me back and they will cover. 
56300 mi Torque converter and transmission complete failure 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Transmission Problems

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