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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (5%)
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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 154 repairs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (44%)
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.
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 97400 mi US $529 |
As previously mentioned as a weak engineering point in my review of the E55, the component that went bad was the pressure reservoir on the SBC unit. I found the part on ebay for $529. This would have been a $1100 at the dealer. |
| 153000 mi US $2300 |
Airmatic brake system. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 69000 mi | Check ABS system--diagnose reason for warning light; determine covered by warranty and referred for dealer repair |
| 90000 mi | SBC Brake module timed out. Mercedes Benz extended the warranty period for this item up to 100k miles. |
| 103000 mi US $1200 |
Brake "collector" (a cylinder that is part of the SBC brake system) had gone bad and had to be replaced. |
| 71000 mi | SBC pump for primary braking system failed. 7 days in shop for warranty repairs. Estimate cost $2500 pump $1000 Labor Total estimate $3500 |
| 125000 mi US $800 |
The car has dual electrical systems for the electronic brakes. The computer controlling both systems failed and killed the battery at night. Replaced computer. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 141000 mi US $2800 |
Replace ABS |
| 166200 mi US $300 |
Warning light indicating brakes instructing me to take to shop. Gone more than a week. When I got it back the warning lights were gone. No mention of any charges on the statement so I don't know what, if any, work was done. Warning message back in Feb. |
| 102000 mi US $2080 |
Brakes went out suddenly. Replaced Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) Operating Unit to correct. |
| 88600 mi C $245 |
the codes had to be reset because the dash message said go to shop for brakes |
| 87000 mi | I got a message stating "brakes, visit workshop" I had an independant garage pull the full code with the STAR diagnostic system to find the SBC unit was beyond is lifespan. Dealer replace no charge to me. New unit functions quieter than old. I got a message stating "brakes, visit workshop" I had an independant garage pull the full code with the STAR diagnostic system to find the SBC unit was beyond is lifespan. Dealer replace no charge to me. New unit functions quieter than old. |
| 62000 mi | Car was having a jolt and vibration thru the steering wheel while braking. Independent mechanic said it was due to warped rotors and also the SBC pump had reached its threshold but was still covered under warranty. |
| 68700 mi | SBC pump was going out. |
| 108000 mi US $2000 |
SBS System Failure |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
| 31000 mi | Required a software update for the brakes, SBS message came up while driving in a car park, and applied the brakes. |
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