2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2002

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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 46 repairs.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

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

119000 mi

US $50
crankshaft position sensor change 
130000 mi

US $210
cooling fan for ecm replaced; had gone into limp mode 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

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

130000 mi

US $325
leaking fuel line from tank to pump. replaced 
128000 mi

US $65
Muffler hanger on rear of car rusted out 
134000 mi

US $425
Replace motor mounts 
134000 mi

US $280
Top of fuel tank rusted through 
106300 mi

US $668
Filtration canister had devleloped a leak, which was repaired.  
111000 mi

US $656
Belt tension roller had failed throwing belt off. Replaced roller and belt. 
150000 mi

US $2000
Valve Cover Gaskets, Water Pump replaced. 
157000 mi

US $170
Serpetine Belt Tensioner failed. Replaced tensioner and idler pully. 
122300 mi

US $350
Valve cover gasket leak 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

133100 mi

US $400
One valve cover had small leak, replaced both sides as preventive measure. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

74000 mi

US $944
Motor mounts replaced, 688. 
109000 mi

US $75
Engine belt pulley replaced after several hairline cracks were diagnosed. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

106000 mi

US $260
Replaced the Coolant radiator 
113000 mi

US $380
Replaced water pump and belt 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine Problems

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