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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (7%)

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Chart based on 15 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 4dr Wagon

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

110000 mi

US $400
I replaced L&R front half drive shafts & boots. Dealer wanted $3000, my shop did it for $300 with rebuilt shafts. I replaced L&R front half drive shafts & boots. Dealer wanted $3000, my shop did it for $400 with rebuilt shafts. 
69300 mi

US $4000
front axle boots 
70000 mi

US $5000
Car stalled, would not start again. Transmission largely replaced 
125000 mi

US $300
U joint failed. towed/replaced. 
150000 mi CV Boot 

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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
13 Pin connector failed. 
26000 mi

US $200
leak in a sensor seal, replaced and now fine. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

240211 mi

US $1500
Found that TCU was flooded due to fluid wicking, so TCU was dried out, connector was replaced, and transmission was topped up with one liter of ATF. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

154000 mi

US $376
Transmission pilot bushing seal failed, transmission fluid leaking; replaced pilot bushing, replaced fluid and filter. Replaced front and rear flex discs. Replaced spark plugs. Flushed power steering fluid. Oil change. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

153500 mi

US $180
Both Outer CV Front boots were worn out. Replaced them both with aftermarket parts. 
118100 mi

US $751
cv boot 
160000 mi

US $650
CV axles and boots 
164000 mi

US $1500
Transmission sensor replaced 
125000 mi

US $1000
Replaced both front axles. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Transmission Problems

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