2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008

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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%)

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (62%)

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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.

2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $1200
Electronic stability control sensor replaced. Minor issue. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

90000 mi

US $420
Rear rotors, pads and sensors replaced. 
44640 mi Replace ESP sensor 
68000 mi

US $500
Replaced pads and rotors and mounted winter tires. 
126700 mi

US $400
Brake fluid sensor was not working and gave a message that brake fluid reservoir was low. The sensor had to be replaced and brake system flushed. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

120000 mi

£80
Changed brake pads 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

54000 mi

US $200
No cruise control and traction control was gone. Had to replace the steering angle sensor. Fixed. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

18000 mi ESP inoperative message - faulty steering angle sensor diagnosed - replaced under CPO warranty 
62000 mi ESP light on intermittently. Replaced steering angle sensor 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

1000 mi brake mount cracked 
4000 mi Brake mount replaced. 
13000 mi A message on the dash said Electronic Stability Control System was Off and I could not turn it on via the ESP button. Replaced steering angle sensor. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brake Problems

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