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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 36 repairs.
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 201285300 miUS $1200 | Computer sensor failed and needed replacement. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2012179800 miC $600 | R&R muffler R&R motor mounts | ||
| Oct 2012184140 miC $100 | Rear driver's side window failed. | ||
| Feb 2013185780 miC $200 | Upper body mount for FR shock rusted away and had to be replaced. I was told that this repair was common for cars in Canada. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012130000 miUS $300 | AC Expansion Valve replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201134000 miUS $25 | BAS/ASR light on intermittently for weeks. Replaced brake light sensor myself with $25 part from local shop - they got it from MB in a few hours. Problem resolved. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013156000 miUS $40 | replaced front bushings flushed coolant heater blower regulator replaced Window, steering wheel and seats can not be moved anymore. Tried replacing control modules. No success. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| May 2013155900 miUS $300 | Weak, shorted battery, caused sensitive system shutdowns. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011155000 miUS $1000 | catalytic converter | ||
| Mar 2012175000 miUS $86 | Repair Oil Housing Leak Repair windshield washer fluid pump | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 2012162000 miUS $200 | Rear driver side window regulator failed. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Georgia, United States Dec 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012118000 miUS $450 | bad window motor | ||
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011217000 miUS $100 | A/C blows hot - used superseal to repair leak. | ||
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2012135000 miUS $2500 | Discovered the whole air conditioning unit (compressor, etc) needs to be replaced. Would cost >$5000 to fix. cost is just for analyzing issue. | ||
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz in Minnesota, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011154000 miUS $150 | Rust bubbles on both sides of vehicle - door skins, wheelwells, front fenders. (Owner) I chiseled/scraped out all rust spots, treated with Rust Bullet, sanded, repainted with base/clearcoat kit, wet sanded clear, rub out, wax, detail. | ||
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2012150000 miUS $300 | Accessory Belt tensioner replaced | ||
| May 2012152400 miUS $400 | Replaced blower motor regulator and blower motor with new design | ||
| Oct 2012156300 miUS $3800 | Catalytic converters on both sides failed. Also replaced front CV boots on both sides. | ||
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz in Kansas, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201157000 miUS $560 | AIR MASS METER | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Virginia, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011216800 miUS $950 | Water pump and idler pulley belt tensioner were shot | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Chile Nov 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Sep 201184940 mi$90 | Engine and transmission mounts had to be replaced after a loud noise and vibration coming from the engine and transmission. | ||
| Jun 201393000 mi$150 | BAS/ASR sensor replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Alabama, United States May 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011121000 miUS $1032 | REPLACED THE CONDENSOR FAN AND CONTROL UNIT, RECHARGED SYSTEM. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in Florida, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Nov 2011209800 miUS $150 | rear power door lock actuator was not working on one side. actuator was replaced and everything works well now. | ||
| May 2012218300 miUS $872 | The AC had been switching off at stoplights on hot days. The system was found to be low on refrigerant. It was evacuated and refilled. The function of the aux radiator fan was also checked | ||
| Jun 2012219000 miUS $400 | AC still not working after recharge. Found to be pressure sensor. The system has 3 sensors, this was the most expensive one. Sensor was replaced and system works perfectly now. | ||
| Feb 2013236000 miUS $250 | Needed new bushings up front | ||
| Aug 2014252000 mi | The condenser failed, taking the compressor with it. Entire AC system needed replacing. That repair exceeded the value of the car, so I sold it. The whole car really started to fail at 250,000 miles. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States Nov 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| Jul 2012164300 miUS $220 | Replace TDC sensor | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 2011178000 mi | Third brake light stopped working. Mechanic checked power and connections, and corrected minor problem at no cost. | ||
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