2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2000

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (1%)

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (4%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Engine not specified

111600 mi

$400
Water pump bearing noise. water pump replaced. 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

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

107700 mi

US $225
Camshaft position sensor replacement, self diagnosed and confirmed directly by mechanics. 
121000 mi

US $700
CC replaced for slight rattle----Prophylactic repair, no CEL or performance issues. 
133300 mi

US $120
Pads, front. Pin hole filled, crank/oil case 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

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

166800 mi

US $700
Engine and transmission mounts 
195000 mi

US $174
Temperature sensor was bad. $99 to diagnose, $175 for part. Put it in myself. 
127100 mi

C $1100
some ignition coils rest of the ignition coils 
78000 mi

US $335
SURPENTINE BELT BROKE 
255000 mi

US $1700
Replace motor mounts Check engine light came on. Diagnosed as worn coolant temp sensor. R&R coolant temp sensor, flush cooling system. Add new coolant 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

92000 mi

US $140
MAF needed to be replaced, car was stalling when coming to a stop. Super fast install 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

181000 mi

US $224
Dealer found that an antifreeze leak was due to a loose radiator hose. Check engine light was due to a crankcase valve that needed to be replaced. 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

125000 mi

US $378
An electronic idle control module went bad. When it overheated, the car would stall (thinking it was off). It would start back up when the module cooled. This was a very basic repair and no other problems occurred as a result. 
91000 mi

US $120
Something attaching the exhaust had broken loose, fixed with a welding job 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

58900 mi

$350
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor failure. Purchased new part from a seller and replaced it myself. Quick and simple procedure that took 15 minutes but the part was expensive. 
60860 mi

$800
Crank shaft position sensor failed. Intermittent failure of engine to start as a result. This fix was quick and inexpensive. 
61980 mi

$1200
engine block gasket set replacement, auxiliary belt replacement,  engine and transmission mount replacement. 
140000 mi replaced passenger side back cat converter 
147500 mi

US $1300
auxilliary cooling fan for cooling electronics failed intermittently. it's part of strarting circuit so car wouldn't start. 
135000 mi

US $500
Needed new wires for spark plugs plus coils on 3 cyl. 
148000 mi

US $144
Car was accelerating by itself then stopping by itself. Electrical connections resecured. 
151300 mi

US $300
Engine stumbles at idle. On occasion, engine has increased RPM without pressure on gas pedal and pulled against the brakes. No one has successfully fixed this but they sure do charge. 
152000 mi

US $590
Spark plugs burned up 
147000 mi

US $700
Replaced all 4 factory original catalytic converters (both pipes). Pretty good longevity for a 14 year old car. 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

90000 mi

US $1700
weld a bracket to catalyst pipes. change wiper, tranny fluid, 

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine Problems

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