2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2004

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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%)

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Chart based on 127 repairs.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (54%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 13 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 4dr Wagon

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

144000 mi

US $1200
Oil pan had a slight leak 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

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

45000 mi

US $1300
CV boot ripped 
85000 mi

US $1610
2. replaced both front axle inner & outer CV joint boots. ($1300.00) 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

45250 mi

US $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. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

134000 mi

US $1800
lots of computer problems  

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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

76000 mi

US $2700
transfer case 
167000 mi

US $1300
Drive shaft  

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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

113000 mi

US $500
Replaced conductor plate. 
68000 mi

US $315
replace transmission wiring harness 
95000 mi

US $650
Drive Belt replacement 
115000 mi

US $1600
Transmission was stuck in gear. Replaced the conductor plate, wire harness, and speed sensor. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz 4dr Sedan

98000 mi

US $300
Small transmission fluid leak at electrical connector. Connector was replaced and transmission fluid flushed and replaced. 
174000 mi

US $25
repaired coolant lines moving to radiator for cooling; repair necessary due to corrosion 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Transmission Problems

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