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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%)
Chart based on 156 repairs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 52 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
Engine not specified
| 89000 mi US $400 |
Changed motor mounts. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 127900 mi US $1900 |
Oil leak |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47500 mi US $800 |
EGR valve died - this appears to be a known manufacturing defect on the car but since it was out of warranty I ate the cost. |
| 166000 mi US $5400 |
High pressure fuel pump, 2 injectors, turbo and in-tank fuel lift pump replaced due to failure of high pressure pump and metal shavings throughout the system. |
| 87000 mi US $400 |
EGR sticking open causing limp home mode. Replaced with redesigned oem part. |
| 143300 mi US $550 |
Replace belt tensioner, pulleys and belt. |
| 89300 mi US $420 |
Replaced all glow plugs in engine. Two had become faulty so I replaced all of them since they would all evenyually fail. |
| 95000 mi US $2005 |
Scheduled maint. D, replace all engine mounts, brake fluid flush. |
| 96300 mi US $1090 |
Glow plug light remained on after engine started, check engine light came on. Glowplug relay was bad, replaced. Heating system quit blowing warm air. Heater exchange failed. Replaced. |
| 115700 mi US $1300 |
glowplug failure |
| 186000 mi US $1000 |
ecu failed |
| 100000 mi US $65 |
Replaced thermostat. Engine operating temperature was about 60C instead of 92C. After replacement engine warms up much more quickly and runs at 92C. |
| 140000 mi US $28 |
Glow plug controller failed. Controller was replaced. After glow plug controller was replaced, a glow plug failed. Replaced at 140k miles. This is the third glow plug that has been replaced on the car since it was new, and is considered a wear item. |
| 156000 mi US $200 |
Water pump bearing failed. In hindsight I had plenty of warning but ignored the symptoms. Impeller contacted engine block and put tiny aluminum filings throughout cooling system, and then locked, causing belt to to squeal and then come off. |
| 169300 mi US $95 |
Replaced #3 glow plug. |
| 185000 mi US $120 |
Replaced driver side engine mount. Replaced glow plug #2 Replaced #6 glow plug. After #2 glow plug was replaced, glow plug light and CEL remained on and a scan indicated a problem with a glow plug circuit. The problem was that #6 glow plug failed immediately after #2 was replaced making it appear that #2 replacement did not fix the problem. After #6 was replaced the error code disappeared and warning lights went away. |
| 137000 mi US $125 |
Noticeable vibration at idle and while running. Replaced both motor mounts and transmission mount. Simple procedure; corrected problem. |
| 115000 mi US $350 |
Replaced water pump |
| 118000 mi US $850 |
Replaced glow plugs and control module. One fuel injector was leaking (black death). Injector removed and replaced |
| 23000 mi | OIL LEAK COVERED BY WARRANTY |
| 36000 mi US $700 |
A check engine light went on. I brought the car to the dealer who diagnosed the problem and repaired the car. The problem was with the glow plugs used to start the ignition as this car is a diesel. |
| 41700 mi US $25 |
Replaced diesel glow plug |
| 142000 mi US $125 |
Replaced Glow Plug |
| 51000 mi | Bad glow plug. |
| 202000 mi US $574 |
Had "Check Engine" light. Dealer replaced all glow plugs PR Bulletin. P-B-15.20/66. |
| 247200 mi US $500 |
Bolt holding fuel injectors came loose and diesel fuel leaked upwards around fuel injector on front two injectors. Diesel fuel got hot,carborized, and melted electrical connections on injectors. Engine cover also partially melted. |
| 258000 mi US $25000 |
More than one of the fuel injectors started to leak. Had all the injectors removed and rebuilt. Reinstallation taking place right now. One injector was not able to be rebuilt, had to purchase one new injector. |
| 182000 mi | Glow plug replaced. glo plug replaced |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
Pulley seized. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 63000 mi | Replace gas tank, fuel pumps, and associated parts. |
| 83399 mi | fuel tank replaced under extended warranty |
| 112000 mi US $255 |
Supercharger intercooler leak. Replaced. Supercharger pulley bearings fell apart, replaced. Heater core switch malfunctioned, replaced. |
| 121000 mi | Fuel pressure seems to be low when car has less than quarter tank. Car stumbles and hesitates frequently |
| 123000 mi | Fuel tank, pumps and sending units replaced under extended warranty |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 96000 mi US $650 |
Oil leak from RH valve cover Transmission not downshifting smoothly. Software updated, new engine and transmission mounts installed |
| 100000 mi | cooling fan not working |
| 104000 mi US $175 |
Rear main oil seal was leaking Engine misfire case. I was told it was spark plug wires at a cost of $1100. I attempted the repair myself but the problem was not corrected. The car will be going back to the dealer tomorrow. |
| 104700 mi US $650 |
mass airflow sensor |
| 115000 mi US $600 |
Engine would crank for an extended period of time before it would start especially when hot. Eventually the CEL came on. Told it was either a crank or cam position sensor. Dealer replaced Crank Sensor and problem went away. |
| 141500 mi US $350 |
CEL on and rough idle. Replaced EGR valve. |
| 187900 mi US $1500 |
Fuel pump failed. fuel pump replaced Water pump making noise |
| 57000 mi US $1200 |
Crank position sensor failed |
| 18000 mi US $800 |
valve cover leaks - car just went out of warranty, Mercedes covered repair. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi | Valve cover gasket leaking. |
| 85000 mi US $1620 |
Electronic ignition switch failed intermittently. New switch installed and software reloaded. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 106000 mi US $375 |
Needed a new ignition switch. Dealer replaced, Mercedes paid for part, I paid labor. |
| 109000 mi US $510 |
Changed water pump |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 123200 mi US $750 |
Replaced the engine mounts |
| 123000 mi US $767 |
Crankshaft Position Sensor |
| 1200 mi | complete breakdown due to failure of main vehicle computer |
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