2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2003

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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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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (29%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 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

260400 mi Major transmission breakdown; Metal filings in trans. fluid due to pinion wear. Dealer quoted 8,000 Euro (10,000 U$) for repair. Car handed in exchange for new class C Merc. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

17906 mi Low transmission fluid due to transmission leak. Leak found at parking lock seals. Electrohydraulic control unit and parking lock R&R and replaced seals. Covered under WARRANTY, no cost to me. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

103600 mi

US $2300
Solenoids (5) in the transmission valve body need to be replaced. 
122700 mi

US $1100
Transmission continually locked up in a gear, replaced the 'electrics kit' inside the valve body. 
75000 mi

US $5000
Transmission complete failure. Was determined the radiator had leaked coolant into the transmission 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

83900 mi

$750
Bad shifting and hanging in gears. 
154000 mi I brought the car in for possible resolution of slipping transmission. MB diagnosed as firmware fix and kept my car for almost a week. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Transmission Problems

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