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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (28%)

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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. 

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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. 

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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 

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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
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. 

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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 

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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. 

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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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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Electrical Problems

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