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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
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- 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 156 repairs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 137000 mi US $890 |
Windshield Washer Pump |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 144000 mi US $50 |
Antenna loose, torx screw stripped, replaced. |
| 79960 mi C $800 |
The rear SAM broke, so the fuel gauge can't show gas level |
| 85000 mi | Major board failures and shorts. Air suspension failures. Car in showroom condition yet needed $6k in repairs so we dumped it. What a waste of a car with 85k miles |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 9010 mi | COMAND had to be replaced due to problem with NAV |
| 53000 mi | Intermittent squeal from blower motor. Motor replaced. |
| 108000 mi US $2200 |
Complete instrument cluster replaced. |
| 42000 mi US $750 |
Bought DVD navigation system from Ebay, Installed it myself in about 3 hours. worked perfectly. |
| 50000 mi US $350 |
Bought Sirius Satellite radio from Ebay, Installed it myself. Had to make 1 mounting bracket. |
| 87000 mi US $400 |
Main battery low voltage. Replaced main and aux battery with new units |
| 42000 mi US $2070 |
The A/C vent doors did not function. The entire dash had to be removed and new parts installed. The local auto repair was much less expensive than had I brought it to a Mercedes dealer. |
| 147000 mi US $400 |
SRS system. Clock spring in steering wheel had to be replaced as it was worn out. |
| 86000 mi US $10 |
Replaced passenger side headlamp. |
| 169300 mi US $95 |
Replaced SBC battery. Battery was original (12 years old). |
| 185000 mi US $120 |
Replaced passenger-side low beam bulb. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 46200 mi | tpms tire pressure moniter sys |
| 87000 mi US $1100 |
Active headlights |
| 45000 mi | Also radio speaker was replaced. |
| 46000 mi | Parktronic indicator on dash was defective. |
| 53000 mi | TPMS sensor failed. Dealer replaced all of them due to age. Problem resolved. |
| 61200 mi | Rear SAM unit failure. Battery would drain overnight. Rear SAM unit replaced. |
| 40000 mi US $400 |
Dead instrument cluster was replaced. Due to integrated computers on this car, it also affected HVAC & stereo (these worked fine once cluster was replaced). |
| 108000 mi US $600 |
Alternator went bad, started to melt plastic behind unit. Replaced with new Bosch unit, but also had to replace both batteries as well. |
| 115000 mi US $250 |
Evaporator sensor malfunction. AC also recovered and recharged |
| 131000 mi | Also AC motor making squeaking noises, might need replacement (~$1000). Traded car in immediately |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi US $57 |
A/C Needed recharged |
| 53000 mi US $2400 |
active headlamp not available = new headlamp assembly because motor was broken |
| 100000 mi | Turn signal switch not working properly |
| 115000 mi US $600 |
Battery light came on. Told it was a battery control module and it could possibly be corrected by a re-flash of memory which seems to be working. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $120 |
TPMS on LR wheel failed |
| 60000 mi US $785 |
GPS antenna failed--no nav. Discovered cracked rim during wheel alignment. Rim was replaced. |
| 81700 mi US $1000 |
PSE pump failure; door locks, auto trunk close, and dynamic seats affected. |
| 44300 mi | A battery related cable came loose....repair was quick , once problem located. |
| 67000 mi | They also replaced third brake light w/ 3 dead LED's under warranty while in the shop :) |
| 76000 mi US $65 |
Driver seat was stuck in almost full forward position (where the wife puts it). I can't fit that close, so wife drives it until the part comes in. Motor/etc... ordered by dealer and they will replace under CPO warranty |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | complete failure of navigation system. replaced. |
| 121000 mi US $1450 |
Replaced the A/C unit behind the passenger side dash |
| 123000 mi US $767 |
Replaced the Auxiliary battery |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 96720 mi | Central locking actuator |
| 97340 mi | The lock actuator repaired previous month was working ok to lock the car but making a strange noise when reaching 15km. Dealer verified the issue and said must be a faulty spare fitted before and replaced without extra cost. |
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