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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%)
Chart based on 154 repairs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (55%)
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.
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 80000 mi | engine mounts |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 19142 mi | Compressor pulley R&R and re-shimmed. Done under warranty. |
| 21593 mi | Circulation pump found to be inoperable. DONE UNDER WARRANTY. |
| 34133 mi US $1038 |
Belt tensioner was found to be faulty. Valve cover gaskets were leaking oil. Replaced gaskets. |
| 83720 mi US $76 |
Valve cover gaskget replacement. |
| 87480 mi US $547 |
Replaced thermostat. Leaking fuel tank and both fuel sending units. This issue has been reported to the NTSB and is an ongoing investigation due to it's widespread nature on the W211 E Class Mercedes. Purge valve was found to be not connected to intake manifold. Replaced purge valve connection (air intake P). Replaced Y-pipe intake pipe. |
| 88775 mi US $1475 |
3 out of 4 O2 sensors reported to be bad. Replaced all 4. Replaced gas filler cap as check engine light came on for minor purge system leak. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90000 mi | Cam sensor |
| 103600 mi US $2300 |
Catalytic converter flange was cracked, causing an exhaust leak. Engine mount (hydraulic) leaked, causing engine to not sit level - likely causing the catalytic converter flange to crack. O2 Sensor failed. Replace spark plugs (16) and wires (16) O2 Sensor failed (one of the remaining 3 that were not replaced previously). |
| 122000 mi US $2200 |
Engine sensors engine mounts exhaust |
| 93000 mi US $3000 |
check engine light |
| 93000 mi US $250 |
check engine light .....again |
| 95000 mi US $2500 |
Check engine light....again. Emission control gate. Also found leaky gas tank filler seal. leaking gas filler tube |
| 74000 mi | Check engine light on. Engine running erratic. Replaced mass airflow sensor. |
| 93000 mi US $47 |
Engine took a few more cranks to start. Check engine light came on. Error code indicated Crank position sensor. Replaced the Crank position sensor |
| 118000 mi US $400 |
rusted exhaust pipe |
| 104000 mi US $2600 |
motor mounts failed. crankshaft sensor failed. other sensors failed. Car towed twice. |
| 73000 mi | Ignition switch key failed, Replaced under warranty. Car would start but convenience memory options would not. |
| 81000 mi US $95 |
OOPS forgot I changed spark plugs in March. OEM Bosch installed by owner. Also changed fanbelt but found the idle pulley bearing failed. RR Idle pulley bearing. This would have been warranty on the pulley but I had the belt off. |
| 88500 mi | Both motor mounts failed. Replaced under CPO warranty both engine mounts and transmission mount due to excessive vibration. Engine vibration at Idle. Engine mounts leaking. Both engine mounts replaced and Transmission mount. Engine smooth again. Repaired under extended complete warranty. Estimate for dealer to repair $750 w/o warranty |
| 144000 mi US $250 |
Failed inspection, so getting code from my diagnosis computer. I had to replace my egr valve and replace maf sensor. Which allowed the car to finally pass inspection |
| 118000 mi US $950 |
02 and crank sensors replaced. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 108022 mi US $334 |
replaced crankshaft position sensor |
| 49000 mi | Heater core malfunctioned and brought in for warranty repair. |
| 111200 mi US $346 |
replace EGR valve |
| 39000 mi | Car was leaking oil. Dealer said it was the transmission fluid sensor. |
| 94800 mi US $1200 |
water pump failed |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
| 31000 mi | The thermostat gasket was leaking, it was thought at first to be head gasket. |
| 37000 mi £300 |
Engine management light was lit, star diagnostics said it was cam sensor |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 55000 mi US $2300 |
Also replaced oil sensor unit and front control module, which were faulty. |
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