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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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Chart based on 154 repairs.
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (32%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 28 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
| 36101 mi US $1515 |
Left front airmatic strut replacement as airmatic strut leaked to failure. A VERY common occurence on these vehicles. DONE UNDER WARRANTY |
| 56728 mi US $790 |
Left and right side thrust arm balljoint boots torn. Both replaced. |
| 99000 mi US $405 |
As previously mentioned as a weak engineering point in my review of the E55, the component that went bad was the right front airmatic strut. At the dealer this would be a $1500 job. I had mine rebuilt and did the work myself. |
| 108000 mi US $1500 |
Another airmatic strut failure, terrible system. Instead of replaicing the air strut only to have it fail in 2 years, I replaced all 4 corners with a coilover conversion. All airmatic struts were pulled out. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 74140 mi C $1000 |
The idler arm/sway bar bushing is an integrated piece. I haven't replaced it yet. The bushing is gone. It is common on these. |
| 90000 mi US $1300 |
Entire front suspension rebuilt, including tie rods, ball joints, struts, & control arms. Air suspension compressor line failure. Car dropped to a dangerous level while driving. Left front air suspension strut failed, required total replacement. |
| 68000 mi | FRont ball joints failed warranty replaced. |
| 83000 mi | Replace airmatic compressor and replace both rear axle air springs. warranty repair. Estimate total cost $3000 |
| 102000 mi US $800 |
Air Suspension Active Handling shock major component replacement. Rear Shock failed leaked oil. |
| 114400 mi US $1500 |
Replace airmatic left front airspring/shock. Done buy owner. Replace airmatic left front airspring/shock. Done buy owner. |
| 122800 mi US $670 |
Right Airmatic front strut air bladder failed replaced entire strut assembly. |
| 153000 mi US $525 |
Replaced front airmatic shocks, air valve block, and pump. |
| 102300 mi US $280 |
Power steering fluid was leaking from the high pressure hose that goes from the pump to the rack and pinon. Hose was replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $2000 |
right front shock failed. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62200 mi US $300 |
front wheel bearings changed |
| 141000 mi US $2800 |
Bar needed to e replaced |
| 51460 mi $1000 |
Replaced front ball joints. |
| 77000 mi US $873 |
1-replaced both front lower ball joints; 2-replaced rf lower force control arm assembly including contr arm strut w/bushing & ball joint |
| 80000 mi US $332 |
replaced left front force control arm strut w/bushing amd ball joint |
| 94000 mi US $521 |
replaced both rear air springs Replaced air suspension pump assembly/compressor and suspension filter |
| 106000 mi US $1751 |
Left front air strut would not rise. It failed. Replaced left front air strut assy. $1,130 Replaced both upper ball joints. $314---plus wheel alignment due to replacing either ball joints or left front strut assy--$130 |
| 108022 mi US $444 |
replaced left front lower control arm and related 4 wheel alignment |
| 121000 mi US $2000 |
Converted the suspension from air to shocks, struts, and coil springs because the air system that came with the car kept going out. replace right front lower control arm. ball joint. |
| 110000 mi US $2081 |
Replace rear coil springs (broken). Replace front control arm bushings and one ball joint. 4 wheel alignment plus anual service |
| 67000 mi US $895 |
Normal check up, but SBC Pump went bad, was replaced under MB extended coverage for this pump. Other work included normal A work up. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
| 31000 mi | I was also advised that i required front near side suspension leg, two rear suspension legs, rear brake pads, front brake pads and discs, and a service. |
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