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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 127 repairs.
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 167000 mi US $600 |
fuel pump replaced exhaust leak fixed by welding crack in catalitic converter |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 144000 mi US $1200 |
Belt tensioner was making some noise |
| 89000 mi US $100 |
problem somewhere in canbus system |
| 89000 mi | never did find the problem, but it looked to be the ignition switch... ($500+ coding) |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 154000 mi US $429 |
leaking gasket covers |
| 155000 mi US $600 |
Motor mounts failed |
| 87700 mi US $500 |
Replace camshaft position sensor. |
| 132500 mi US $300 |
EGR faulty, still investigating. |
| 162000 mi US $3800 |
Motor mounts |
| 75000 mi US $200 |
Check engine light came on and a scan indicated it was a mass air flow problem. I replaced the MAF sensor with a new one and the problem went away. |
| 270000 mi US $325 |
Fuel pump failed. Replaced pump and sending unit, as both were original. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91000 mi US $1700 |
regular maintenance at 90,000 miles, valve cover gasket replacement and new spark plugs |
| 76000 mi US $304 |
Fault codes for gasoline evaporation system. R/R gas cap. Repaired plastic lines of evap. recovery system. |
| 88000 mi US $200 |
car would not start when hot; fault code indicated the crankshaft position sensor; sensor was replaced. $203.52 |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82000 mi US $200 |
Spark Plugs and leaky valve covers |
| 79000 mi | Replaced Cranshaft Positioning Sensor |
| 80000 mi | The Car would randomly stall during complete stops. It happened about 3 times, but would start back up. On the fourth time, the car no longer started and had to be towed. Dealer replaced Crank Positioning Sensor (CPS)- under warranty. |
| 38000 mi US $850 |
Supercharger - internal gasket failed allowing oil to enter intake creating blue exhaust smoke. Gasket replaced and all is well. Covered under extended warranty. |
| 148000 mi | Fuel tank replaced under recall - unlimited mile, 15 year warranty extension on fuel tanks for cracking issues on the E55 AMG. The fuel tank was cracked and venting. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88000 mi US $2550 |
new radiator, thermostat |
| 223000 mi US $100 |
engine lag, sputtering at takeoff. Unexpected acceleration at a stop. All recommendations were to change MAF sensor. Turned out to be 000-470-88-93, PURGE VALVE & 1 002-540-70-97 CHANGE OVER VALVE. Runs like new now. |
| 134000 mi US $1800 |
Pulley had to be replaced. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 116000 mi US $1450 |
transmission and motor mounts |
| 113000 mi | Needed gas tank replacement, covered by Mercedes |
| 61000 mi US $740 |
Replaced gas tank on extended warranty per Mercedes Benz. Replaced battery and rear brakes as well as routine maintenance and oil change |
| 83900 mi US $2000 |
Replaced leaking intake manifold gasket. |
| 84300 mi US $200 |
replaced valve |
| 71000 mi US $685 |
replace engine and transmission mounts. |
| 158000 mi US $658 |
Car was throwing p0171 and p0174 cel codes, spark plugs replaced and minor vacuum leaks fixed |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 46500 mi | Leakage in the fuel pump under the back seat. Entire fuel pump assembly had to be replaced |
2004 Mercedes-Benz 4dr Sedan
| 98000 mi US $300 |
Thermostat failed open; car would not maintain proper operating temperature. Thermostat was replaced and problem was resolved. |
| 100000 mi US $650 |
Fuel line from tank to engine mounted hi-pressure fuel pump had leak at connection. This fuel leak puddled on the fuel pump and boiled off, causing smoke under the hood. Dealer replaced lines and cleaned mating surface to abate leak. |
| 176200 mi US $2100 |
replaced seal washers on all 6 diesel CDI injectors. 3.2L staright 6 suffered from "Black Sludge of Death" disease. |
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