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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 137 repairs.
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 29 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
| 40000 mi US $100 |
A/C not cold, recharged. System leaks, periodic recharges ever since(DIY after the initial one). |
| 102100 mi US $200 |
Rear taillight circuit board shorted, needed to be replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Bad auxiliary vacuum pump controlling ventilation flaps. Replaced pump, problem solved. |
| 185000 mi | The car ended in a catastrophic failure. While driving smoke entered the cabin and a strong odor of burning. It was discovered that the vehicle was in fact on fire. the vehicle was put out to pasture. It's dead, Jim. |
| 175000 mi US $125 |
Replaced battery to try and solve issue with transmission going into limp-home mode occasionally - did not fix problem. |
| 178000 mi US $30 |
Replaced right rear window regulator |
| 110000 mi US $20 |
1 front headlight keeps going out. |
| 112000 mi US $2520 |
Repaired front headlight wiring. |
| 149500 mi | Rear light out |
| 143000 mi US $1200 |
Air fan regulator replaced |
| 150000 mi | Tail light assembly |
| 167000 mi US $500 |
Window |
| 152000 mi US $1100 |
Alternator ceased functioning. Car ceased to operate at repair shop as battery was depleted. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
349-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 mi US $400 |
Window regulator broke, was replaced |
| 115000 mi US $100 |
Replace Reciever and hose to condenser. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 202700 mi US $70 |
One HID headlight light bulb went bad, changed out both bulbs. |
| 341000 mi | Alternator failed - lifetime warrantee, all I had to do was change it |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 154000 mi US $376 |
Rear left window regulator failed; replaced window regulator, $65. Air conditioning non working; found leak in condenser. Replaced condenser, receiver/dryer, seals and condenser to receiver/dryer hose, recharged. Found auxiliary fan not working; replaced auxiliary fan belt and fan controller. $310.50. Windshield wipers in rain sensing mode run continuously. Found faulty rain sensor; replaced with used sensor, $20 |
| 154300 mi US $330 |
Alarm continuously trips when wet out; temporarily coded out anti-theft functionality. Replaced pneumatic services equipment (PSE) with used one, coded. $99. SRS light illuminated due to high resistance in drivers seat belt emergency tension retractor. Replaced seat belt assembly, cleared AB event logs. $231. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 119000 mi US $175 |
Door locks would lock/unlock while cornering; interior lights would come on or go off while driving; car alarm would go off randomly when parked. Turned out to be misaligned driver door switch -- quick fix solved all problems. |
| 101000 mi | rear brake lights switch needed to be replaced |
| 118000 mi US $1300 |
replaced AC compressor and lines |
| 226800 mi US $1245 |
Pigtail failed in right front headlight due to insulation breakdown. Could not repair with shrink insulation, so replaced both L and R headlight assemblies, including the front running lights. Also replaced L brake light assembly. |
| 89000 mi US $150 |
The rain sensing wiper is not working properly. They installed a new sensor but that did not help. They are now trying to locate the service manual (theirs was discarded) to see if there is any adaptation (programming) required. |
| 90000 mi US $500 |
I bought the part and the tech installed the cap for the GPS because the rubber tip had fallen off. |
| 113100 mi US $100 |
Left rear window regulator failed |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $640 |
added a few ounces of freon |
| 159000 mi US $600 |
alternator failed and was replaced. |
| 145000 mi | Wire connecting to passenger seat SRS sensor was broken causing SRS dash light to stay lit. Removed seat, found break in wire, spliced and reinstalled seat. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 74400 mi | Electrical leak drained battery. Replaced old aftermarket battery with new OEM unit from dealer for $400. Also unhooked integrated carphone, possible source of leak. Replaced 2 HID headlight bulbs. Installed permanent battery charger connection. |
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