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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 127 repairs.
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 102 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015167000 miUS $600 | fuel pump replaced exhaust leak fixed by welding crack in catalitic converter | ||
| Jul 2015168000 miUS $2000 | air shock leak | ||
| Sep 2015168000 miUS $2765 | replace driver side airspring (back) and air suspension control module; also had passenger side airspring replaced at independent that did the work last year as they used a non-OEM part that wouldn't balance the car out. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 201198000 miUS $300 | Thermostat failed open; car would not maintain proper operating temperature. Thermostat was replaced and problem was resolved. Small transmission fluid leak at electrical connector. Connector was replaced and transmission fluid flushed and replaced. | ||
| May 2011100000 miUS $650 | Fuel line from tank to engine mounted hi-pressure fuel pump had leak at connection. This fuel leak puddled on the fuel pump and boiled off, causing smoke under the hood. Dealer replaced lines and cleaned mating surface to abate leak. | ||
| Jun 2011101000 miUS $560 | Trunk mounted DVD Navigation drive failed, causing failure of navigation system. Repalcement of the drive was a used unit restored functionality. | ||
| Sep 2015160000 miUS $650 | faulty GPS antenna replaced replaced both outer tie rod ends replaced lower ball joints replaced upper ball joints | ||
| Dec 2015164000 miUS $250 | reprogrammed SBC controller | ||
| Feb 2016166000 miUS $35 | removed airbag, repaired clock switch due to failed turn signal cancellation mechanism, reinstalled repaired part, reset warnings in computer module | ||
| Apr 2016167700 miUS $50 | evacuated system, found leak; sealed same; recharged with R134a | ||
| Sep 2016174000 miUS $200 | replaced the GPS antenna (AGAIN) this time with a generic antenna off ebay, stuffed under package tray. Repair took 15 minutes and cost under $10 (vs.previous $650 repair of SAME PART from dealership) repaired coolant lines moving to radiator for cooling; repair necessary due to corrosion replaced headlight bucket assemblies due to severe yellowing / cloudiness and fading AND due to internal failure of turn signal reflector, causing it to roll around loose inside the headlight bucket | ||
| Oct 2016174000 miUS $2100 | replaced both ABS rings rear axle replaced alternator and voltage regulator replaced all brake lines under the car' caused by brake line failure at Right Rear wheel, Failure was due to corrosion, enhanced by 10 years of exposure to liberal application of winter road salt in our locality replaced seal washers on all 6 diesel CDI injectors. 3.2L staright 6 suffered from "Black Sludge of Death" disease. | ||
| Aug 2018185000 miUS $300 | Rear suspension components entirely replaced Replaced front springs Replaced front rotors / drums Repaired / replaced last foot of front brake lines | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Connecticut, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 201385000 miUS $1000 | Change rotors, pads and brake control unit which was defective | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Washington, United States Jul 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Sep 201689000 miUS $100 | purchased car with AIRmatic issues problem somewhere in canbus system | ||
| Nov 201689000 mi | never did find the problem, but it looked to be the ignition switch... ($500+ coding) | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Northwest Territory, Canada Jun 2021 - May 2023 | |||
| May 2023127100 miC $750 | The compressor and control valves were intermittently losing power. A wiring repair was completed and an oil change. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada Jul 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016120280 miC $4000 | Busted joint in front suspension (not sure which) . Was required to pass safety. | ||
| Jun 2017120900 miC $400 | Replace front pads (wear), rotors (corrosion, car sat for a year+ before i bought it). Replace one OEM wheel due to a crack in it | ||
| Jan 2018126480 miC $800 | Lift gate struts pooched 214 each part to install plus labour. I must say they are asked to hold up a lot of weight. Busted seat belt fastener my fault and the rear seats are industructible. The car continues to be simply amazing in snow and ice even on all seasons. Trace of water through the the rear window in really bad rain. | ||
| Mar 2018127720 miC $90 | Rear wheels have been deformed by Toronto potholes. Front fine. Down to 30% on rear pads they will be done soon. Minor plastic bits in interior are aging. An ashtray won’t stay shut. A trim beginning under drivers left knee and going around the seat is totally loose. Some epoxy or gluecaulk from the boat will fix it. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Jun 2011 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Dec 201191000 mi | Failed latch on tailgate. | ||
| Jul 201293800 miUS $1100 | Collapse of left front air suspension strut. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 2014144000 miUS $1200 | Air Compressor for Airmatic system was bad as well as a few sensors Belt tensioner was making some noise Oil pan had a slight leak | ||
| Dec 2015148000 miUS $2000 | Suspension air bags had to be replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Minnesota, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| May 2011193700 miUS $2400 | Failed left front wheel bearing. Replaced bearing, drive shaft, other parts. | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Oct 201187000 miUS $100 | Aux battery (original, 7-years old) failed and needed to be replaced. Picked one up at AutoZone and installed in the parking lot. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Nov 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015154000 miUS $429 | leaking gasket covers | ||
| Dec 2015155000 miUS $600 | Motor mounts failed | ||
| Feb 2016155000 mi | Air bag for suspension blew out on right rear wheel | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201287700 miUS $500 | Replace camshaft position sensor. | ||
| Feb 2014109700 mi | SBC reservoir faulty. | ||
| Jun 2014114000 miUS $800 | Replaced tie rod ends, upper/lower ball joints, and brakes all around. | ||
| Jan 2015127000 miUS $500 | Alternator, auxiliary battery | ||
| Jul 2015132500 miUS $300 | EGR faulty, still investigating. | ||
| Jun 2017162000 miUS $3800 | Sensotronic brake control (SBC) pump rebuild Motor mounts Compressor, dryer, receiver and recharge. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oregon, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015270000 miUS $325 | Fuel pump failed. Replaced pump and sending unit, as both were original. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Mississippi, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 201270700 miUS $400 | Dealer identified the need for new ball joints and lower control arms. I agreed on the issue, based on what I knew. Wanted 1500. I did it myself for 400, but spent about 10 hours working on it. | ||
| Apr 201375000 miUS $200 | Check engine light came on and a scan indicated it was a mass air flow problem. I replaced the MAF sensor with a new one and the problem went away. | ||
| Aug 201380000 miUS $350 | Had a SOS light, Airbag, and display malfunction light all come on at the same time. They replaced something they called a service gateway and all was well. | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Connecticut, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Dec 201291000 miUS $1700 | regular maintenance at 90,000 miles, valve cover gasket replacement and new spark plugs | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Connecticut, United States Apr 2018 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018166000 miUS $5500 | Front left wheel sag | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201376000 miUS $304 | Fault codes for gasoline evaporation system. R/R gas cap. Repaired plastic lines of evap. recovery system. | ||
| Jul 201585000 miUS $1610 | 1. replaced left front sway bar end link. ($310.00) 2. replaced both front axle inner & outer CV joint boots. ($1300.00) | ||
| Nov 201585000 miUS $1265 | digital instrument cluster failed. No gauges, speedo, odo, clock, all gauges in the cluster. Cluster was removed and replaced. Original bill was to be $1800. I objected. MBUSA contributed $500. | ||
| Oct 201688000 miUS $200 | car would not start when hot; fault code indicated the crankshaft position sensor; sensor was replaced. $203.52 | ||
| Dec 201688000 miUS $297 | Main battery failed (there are two batteries in this model). R/R main battery with new Interstate battery. $296.80 | ||
| Apr 201789000 miUS $145 | Car would not start; would not maintain a charge; but it could be jump-started. The main battery was not yet one year old. Testing showed that the alternator was charging properly. I speculated that the 'auxilliary battery' probably needed to be replaced. Jump started the car and drove to my mechanic. He ordered a new auxiliary battery and installed it. Completely solved the problem. Battery & installation $143.10 | ||
| Oct 201790000 miUS $450 | R/R left front shock absorber (strut). | ||
| Mar 201891000 miUS $160 | R/R front brake pads and sensors | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201645000 miUS $1300 | CV boot ripped Strut for tailgate failed. Replaced both | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States - Oct 2009 | |||
| Sep 200838000 miUS $850 | Supercharger - internal gasket failed allowing oil to enter intake creating blue exhaust smoke. Gasket replaced and all is well. Covered under extended warranty. | ||
| Mar 200945250 miUS $1350 | Engine and transmission mounts leaking fluid - diagnosis was a replacement at $900.00. Rear seating temperature control unit failed. Replacement cost was $450.00. | ||
| Oct 200952250 miUS $670 | Ball joints worn and replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016136000 miUS $700 | Airmatic driver's side front strut failed. Replaced with rebuilt unit. | ||
| May 2017148000 mi | Fuel tank replaced under recall - unlimited mile, 15 year warranty extension on fuel tanks for cracking issues on the E55 AMG. The fuel tank was cracked and venting. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201676000 miUS $1200 | Air shock blew out SBC module malfunction, reached end of service light. Accumulator also failed. | ||
| Dec 201682000 miUS $200 | Spark Plugs and leaky valve covers | ||
| Jun 201794000 miUS $150 | Replaced control arm, worn out bushing. | ||
| Nov 2017103000 miUS $250 | Replace L/R air strut due to previous strut failure. | ||
| Jun 2018114000 miUS $200 | Replace ball joints | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201391000 miUS $3000 | Air shocks leaking required replacement | ||
| Oct 201391200 miUS $1267 | Front airmatic strut leak | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 201479000 mi | Replaced Cranshaft Positioning Sensor | ||
| Mar 201580000 mi | The Car would randomly stall during complete stops. It happened about 3 times, but would start back up. On the fourth time, the car no longer started and had to be towed. Dealer replaced Crank Positioning Sensor (CPS)- under warranty. | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Nov 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 2014223000 miUS $100 | engine lag, sputtering at takeoff. Unexpected acceleration at a stop. All recommendations were to change MAF sensor. Turned out to be 000-470-88-93, PURGE VALVE & 1 002-540-70-97 CHANGE OVER VALVE. Runs like new now. | ||
| Dec 2015240000 miUS $750 | Remanufactured Alternator from Mercedes failed at 13 months. Replaced again with Remanufactured unit. Replaced voltage regulator and battery prior to narrowing down to Alternator. Car experiences a battery drain when undriven for 4 days. | ||
| Feb 2017253000 miUS $210 | Replace Right Front Control Arm Bushings. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Jun 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 201688000 miUS $2550 | new ALTERNATOR new radiator, thermostat brake battery replaced | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013134000 miUS $1800 | lots of computer problems Pulley had to be replaced. A/C went out. | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Utah, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| May 2017167000 miUS $1300 | Drive shaft | ||
| Jul 2017167300 miUS $1900 | Front driver side strut | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201276000 miUS $5500 | Replaced broken swaybar bracket | ||
| Jan 2014US $2700 | transfer case | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018158000 miUS $540 | Front brakes, one front wheel control arm bushing, small maintenance service | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Arizona, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2018116000 miUS $3250 | transmission and motor mounts SBC [stability control] unit | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oregon, United States Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017113000 miUS $500 | Replaced conductor plate. | ||
| Jul 2017113000 mi | Needed gas tank replacement, covered by Mercedes | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018158000 miUS $658 | Car was throwing p0171 and p0174 cel codes, spark plugs replaced and minor vacuum leaks fixed | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022127000 miUS $100 | The tailight bulbs were going out on both sides and need the bulb retainers replaced which needed the truck liner pulled up and bulb retainers units which are then replaced. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States - Nov 2009 | |||
| Mar 200968000 miUS $315 | replace transmission wiring harness | ||
| Sep 200971000 miUS $685 | replace engine and transmission mounts. | ||
| Nov 200973500 miUS $3800 | replace entire suspension system. Airmatic pump and 4 struts. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 201383900 miUS $2000 | Replaced cracked bushing. Replaced leaking intake manifold gasket. Replaced failed third brake light LED strip. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Illinois, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201445000 miUS $318 | Sounded like a helicopter out front, real low rumbling. I took it to a trusted mechanic and he diagnosed a wheel bearing gone bad. I chose to replace the entire wheel hub assembly. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Alabama, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 201384300 miUS $200 | replaced valve | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Arizona, United States Dec 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201761000 miUS $740 | Replaced gas tank on extended warranty per Mercedes Benz. Replaced battery and rear brakes as well as routine maintenance and oil change | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States Apr 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 201595000 miUS $1800 | Replace SBC Control Unit (SBC brake system), Drive Belt replacement Replace front end air struts, Air compressor replacement, from strut failure | ||
| May 2017115000 miUS $1600 | Transmission was stuck in gear. Replaced the conductor plate, wire harness, and speed sensor. | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 201287900 miUS $600 | had to replace two batteries | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Serbia Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2016189100 mi$100 | I replaced lower ball joint due to squeeky noise. | ||
| Jun 2017198400 mi$250 | While driving clear knocking acured...so went to the garage and it turned out it was bad ball joint on stabilizer bar...Than and they replaced brake pads-front, changed oil in differential(I asked that,because I have never changed that) ,and inspected the vehickle...took them just over two hours.. | ||
| Sep 2017187860 mi$700 | I changed rear shocks due to constant 'chewing' noise... | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz in Norway Feb 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201153320 mi | replaced shock-absorber for a car with air-suspension. | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Pakistan Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201446500 mi | Leakage in the fuel pump under the back seat. Entire fuel pump assembly had to be replaced | ||
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