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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%)
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Chart based on 127 repairs.
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (3%)
Chart based on 36 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
| 168000 mi US $2000 |
air shock leak |
| 168000 mi US $2765 |
replace driver side airspring (back) and air suspension control module; also had passenger side airspring replaced at independent that did the work last year as they used a non-OEM part that wouldn't balance the car out. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 127100 mi C $750 |
The compressor and control valves were intermittently losing power. A wiring repair was completed and an oil change. |
| 89000 mi US $200 |
purchased car with AIRmatic issues |
| 120280 mi C $4000 |
Busted joint in front suspension (not sure which) . Was required to pass safety. |
| 93800 mi US $1100 |
Collapse of left front air suspension strut. |
| 144000 mi US $1200 |
Air Compressor for Airmatic system was bad as well as a few sensors |
| 148000 mi US $2000 |
Suspension air bags had to be replaced |
| 193700 mi US $2400 |
Failed left front wheel bearing. Replaced bearing, drive shaft, other parts. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 70700 mi US $400 |
Dealer identified the need for new ball joints and lower control arms. I agreed on the issue, based on what I knew. Wanted 1500. I did it myself for 400, but spent about 10 hours working on it. |
| 155000 mi | Air bag for suspension blew out on right rear wheel |
| 114000 mi US $800 |
Replaced tie rod ends, upper/lower ball joints, and brakes all around. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $1610 |
1. replaced left front sway bar end link. ($310.00) |
| 90000 mi US $450 |
R/R left front shock absorber (strut). |
| 166000 mi US $5500 |
Front left wheel sag |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52250 mi US $670 |
Ball joints worn and replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $700 |
Airmatic driver's side front strut failed. Replaced with rebuilt unit. |
| 91000 mi US $3000 |
Air shocks leaking required replacement |
| 91200 mi US $1267 |
Front airmatic strut leak |
| 76000 mi US $500 |
Air shock blew out |
| 94000 mi US $150 |
Replaced control arm, worn out bushing. |
| 103000 mi US $250 |
Replace L/R air strut due to previous strut failure. |
| 114000 mi US $200 |
Replace ball joints |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 253000 mi US $210 |
Replace Right Front Control Arm Bushings. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 167300 mi US $1900 |
Front driver side strut |
| 76000 mi US $5500 |
Replaced broken swaybar bracket |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $318 |
Sounded like a helicopter out front, real low rumbling. I took it to a trusted mechanic and he diagnosed a wheel bearing gone bad. I chose to replace the entire wheel hub assembly. |
| 158000 mi US $540 |
one front wheel control arm bushing, small maintenance service |
| 73500 mi US $3800 |
replace entire suspension system. Airmatic pump and 4 struts. |
| 83900 mi US $2000 |
Replaced cracked bushing. |
| 95000 mi US $650 |
Replace front end air struts, Air compressor replacement, from strut failure |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 189100 mi $100 |
I replaced lower ball joint due to squeeky noise. |
| 198400 mi $250 |
While driving clear knocking acured...so went to the garage and it turned out it was bad ball joint on stabilizer bar...Than and they replaced brake pads-front, changed oil in differential(I asked that,because I have never changed that) ,and inspected the vehickle...took them just over two hours.. |
| 187860 mi $700 |
I changed rear shocks due to constant 'chewing' noise... |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 53320 mi | replaced shock-absorber for a car with air-suspension. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz 4dr Sedan
| 160000 mi US $650 |
replaced both outer tie rod ends replaced lower ball joints replaced upper ball joints |
| 185000 mi US $300 |
Rear suspension components entirely replaced Replaced front springs |
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