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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
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 179 repairs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (91%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34080 mi | Trunk water infiltration.Back seat headrests stop working due to short circuit in the computer. Replace computer and fixed faulted rivet responsible of the leak. |
| 15500 mi | Rattle in left rear trunk hinge area. |
| 16120 mi | 2nd attempt to find the cause of the rattle. Now determined and parts ordered from Germany. |
| 16740 mi | Trunk rattle resolved after 3rd attempt and replacement of trunk lid hinge. |
| 30000 mi | Driver side mirror cracked. SA advised problem due to manufacturing defect and replaced under warranty. Sunroof not fully closing with one-touch feature, sunroof would only close by holding button in close position until fully closed. Sensors were recalibrated to solve problem. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 18000 mi | Loud squeak from rear of the panoramic roof, above rear passenger side |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20000 mi | rattle in door, replace trim moulding |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi | Chrome trim flaking off on the center armrest cover The door sill on the drivers side was rusting and pitting |
| 40000 mi | Driver's r/v mirror cracked. It looked like a stress fracture to me. The dealer's customer service rep said something about a problem with some heated mirrors. Replaced. |
| 66100 mi | Trouble closing the sunroof. Broken deflector mounting. Decided not to repair because quote of $585.58 for this and AC blower. |
| 69000 mi US $125 |
Moon roof switch did not open or close roof copletely, only moved roof about 1 inch each time depressed. Repair shop had to correct the electrical switch. |
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