| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 74 repairs.
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 176000 mi US $50 |
Replaced alternator pulley. |
| 130000 mi | Oxygen sensor code on relatively new sensor. Earlier transmission fluid leak had leaked fluid onto connector. Cleaned contacts with cleaner, reset code, working fine now. |
| 132000 mi US $1150 |
Replace catalytic converters. Both sides. |
| 166200 mi US $4500 |
O rings on fuel lines replaced Valve cover gasket leaking; replaced Bolts securing the valve rockers were loose. Retorqued to spec. |
| 38440 mi A $550 |
replaced the crankshaft positioning sensor |
| 38540 mi A $700 |
engine mountings and transmission mountings replaced |
| 141000 mi US $1 |
Charcoal canister, valves. |
| 144000 mi US $750 |
Seals, valve cover replaced. All engine mounts replaced. |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 91000 mi US $500 |
Transmission mount cracked. |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 124620 mi C $1000 |
repair - valve cover gasket repair maintenance - tranny flush, brake fluid flush, brake service, oil and filter |
| 119000 mi | Water pump bearings bad. Replace water pump. Belt tensioner bad, replace also. Water pump replaced during first visit in January was defective. Dealer replaced water pump again. |
| 318000 mi US $100 |
Replace Coolant Hoses and Coolant |
| 320000 mi US $140 |
Crankshaft Position Sensor and replace battery |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 134540 mi A $245 |
car stopped. would run for minute then stop. mechanic could not read error code - no adapter to round merc socket. I bought socket & code reader and crank positioning sensor and spanner set and got charged for storage |
| 114000 mi US $50 |
Replaced the camshaft position sensor. |
| 148180 mi R 1250 |
Serpent Belt Snapped due to Belt Tensioner Seizing.Replaced belt and Replaced Tensioner with the plastic one from a W210/W211 2001 E280 as advised on MBENZ forum.Agents claim they are not aware of this failure -common on MBENZ forum |
| 150040 mi R 9500 |
Oil rings collapsed. Car smoking and using a lot of oil. Replaced rings and bearings and overhauled the heads at the same time. Cost would have been R16000+ except brother-in-law owns repair shop. |
| 150040 mi | Rings collapsed again. Tearing down whole engine to find cause. |
| 150040 mi | A valve in one of the tappet covers was stuck - which caused the oil to be pushed out via exhaust |
| 104160 mi A $100 |
Oil leak from timing inspection cover |
| 141980 mi C $1500 |
catalytic converter failed |
| 155000 mi C $200 |
Gas cap |
| 155820 mi C $200 |
minor coolant leak |
| 78000 mi US $215 |
engine mounts |
| 81000 mi US $50 |
crankshaft position sensor |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 26040 mi | Car would crank but would not turn over, was initially told it was a dead battery, so got a new one, problem still there, dealer could not replicate but i insisted, they eventually got it to do it again, then made me buy a new key! $$$$ :( |
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