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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 260400 mi | Major transmission breakdown; Metal filings in trans. fluid due to pinion wear. Dealer quoted 8,000 Euro (10,000 U$) for repair. Car handed in exchange for new class C Merc. |
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. |
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 |
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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