2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2001

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (10%)

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (45%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Engine not specified

93000 mi

US $2000
And ball joint. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

175500 mi

US $2000
Both original rear self-leveling suspension "accumulators" were leaking hydraulic fluid, giving the car an unbearably harsh ride quality Decided to replace both front shocks as well with OEM Bilsteins 
160300 mi

US $160
Leaking steering pump 
210000 mi Control arms & bushings 
69300 mi

US $4000
Front ball joints, rear shocks, Lower control arm bushings, steering bushing, tie rods(inner+outer) 
110800 mi

US $900
Corrosion of lines containing steering fluid and rear hydraulic suspension, needed replacing. 
116000 mi

US $500
Lower control arm bushings worn out, causing pulling and uneven tire wear. Both bushings replaced, problem solved. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

349-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

156000 mi

US $1500
Replace all 4 shocks 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

249000 mi

US $200
Replace both outer tie rods and align 
277000 mi

US $160
Recently installed both lower ball joints. Did the work myself. Cost about 85 bucks for the parts, had it aligned for 75 bucks, and bought 4 new tires, at about 600 bucks for the 4. 
315000 mi

US $20
Replaced rf wheel bearing. 
316500 mi

US $200
Both upper control arm/ball joint assemblies 
240211 mi

US $1500
Replaced front shocks and front upper control arms to ameliorate a pothole-induced clunk from right front. Four-wheel alignment also performed at this time. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

173000 mi

US $1000
Tire wear (feathering) on front passenger side. Caused by worn suspension components, i.e. lower ball joints. 
156000 mi

US $1100
Replaced front coil springs, left front was broken. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

247000 mi

US $1200
Power steering pump failed. 
93000 mi Although I didn't have any known problems I went in for their free safety inspection. I was told that both front ball joints have some play in them. The tech said this is very common. 
96000 mi Second tech also said I needed new ball joints. Then I got my preferred tech, and he said the other two techs were trying to "hose" me. The other two techs are no longer working there. 
95000 mi

US $1200
FRONT END NEED TO BE REPLACED WEAR PROBLEM  

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

118100 mi

US $751
replace left and right tie rod ends 
126000 mi

US $600
Replace rear springs and shocks. 
175000 mi

US $1000
Front left spring and spring bracket, with transmission fluid hose. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

94860 mi

C $1900
Left-front wheel bearing heat-fused to hub, severely hamping wheel rotation. Two parts could not be separated in shop, whole assembly replaced. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Suspension Problems

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