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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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- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (66%)
Chart based on 44 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
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 189000 mi US $400 |
need the electronic key replaced. Using an aftermarket key programmer since the dealer wanted $$$ for one key. There are issues that the guy is still working out. Update: the key works when the electronic boards are removed from the key housing and wrapped up with tape. I still need to get a replacement. However, it goes through batteries a bit quickly (like every two months). Not sure why, but at least it works. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55300 mi | Marker light bulb blew. Water into the marker assembly. Changed bulb and dried marker assembly. |
| 57000 mi | Broken wire to trunk. License plate lights, trunk remote release and 3rd brake light went out. Had to diagnose and repair broken wire. Then reset electrical system and remote keys. |
| 76000 mi US $12 |
Windshield washer pump failed. |
| 126000 mi US $400 |
Replaced Central Gateway module for Command System. Did not fix the problem. The Command System (radio & nav) sometimes takes several minutes to power up. Sometimes the Satellite radio doesn't power on even though the rest does. |
| 126700 mi | The command system unit itself was failing on my Mercedes. It was an expensive fix so I got an aftermarket unit with Apple Carplay, Backup camera, etc. |
| 142800 mi US $172 |
Rear license plate lamp and 3rd brake light were out. A wire had deteriorated and had to be replaced to fix problem. |
| 87000 mi US $147 |
Bluetooth and my iphone started to go crazy. Found out the latest iphone update would make my car try to connect to phantom calls. |
| 40700 mi | Auto-dimming rear view mirror not working. Mirror replaced. |
| 44000 mi | Headlights surge briefly when decelerating. |
| 20740 mi | Navigation system failure, replace microprocessor and DVD |
| 37800 mi | Air conditioner compressor ceased, broke the tensioner and the belt. Change tensioner pully,belt, air conditioner compressor |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20000 mi | replace power window switch, |
| 21000 mi | Heater Valve sticking for rear climate control. Replaced under warranty. |
| 109362 mi US $1645 |
Replaced left front headlamp unit (HID Xenon) |
| 143000 mi US $465 |
AC control unit diagnosis & replacement |
| 150000 mi US $4000 |
Replace starter & accessory batteries |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77000 mi US $291 |
Weak main battery. Replaced by dealer. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40000 mi | The dealer also replaced, at no charge, the AC/Heater blower motor under the dash panel. It was making a mildly annoying whistling noise at some speed settings, but we would not have taken the car in just for that. |
| 66100 mi | Squeaking/chirping noise in the A/C blower. |
| 75000 mi US $379 |
The theft protection alarm was going off intermittently. The dealer supposedly traced it to a front door contact switch that had an electrical fault. They replaced that $12.00 part for $366.00 in labor. However, it again went off at 4:20 a.m. some days later. As the problem has not occurred while the car has been in the shop, they are unable to determine the cause and fix it. I will have to disconnect the battery when I go on a two-week trip coming up. I may have to ask for a refund. |
| 94000 mi US $2100 |
Also the right low beam lamp. |
| 95000 mi US $1295 |
Air conditioner blowing hot air, previous trip had a/c recharged freon. I had the a/c compressor replaced |
| 2000 mi | Faulty Navigation CD. Replaced under warranty. |
| 39000 mi | Dropouts in Sirius Satelite radio audio for 15-60 seconds every three-five minutes. Dealer tried new antenna, new module, with no success. Sirius reset radio remotely and cleared problem. Air conditioning not cooling well. Found low refrigerant, but unable to locate leak. Topped off refrigerant with added dye. Return if problem recurs for UV leak test. |
| 64200 mi | Repaired leak in A/C system previously diagnosed but not found. Leak so small it took 10 months from previous service to affect operation. Replaced low side schrader valve. |
| 47000 mi | A/C failed to cool again several months after repair. Returned to dealer and this time the evaporator was replaced. |
| 52600 mi | When started, ran rough, only part of dashboard systems working, transmission locked in park. Cleared on restart. |
| 53000 mi | Same problem as previous trip. When started, only partial instrumentation and car locked in park. Cleared on restart. A/C not cooling properly. Diagnosed to defective condenser which was replaced. Vehicle continued to occasionally start with portions of instruments inoperative. |
| 54300 mi | Cruise control indication in instrument panel intermittent |
| 64000 mi | Stopped by Zimbrick European of Madison and service rep installed the headlight bulb for me that I purchased at their parts counter. I was not charged for any labor. Very satisfied with great service at Zimbrick European on my Mercedes. |
| 9000 mi | Navigation was taking us on ridiculous routes. Needed new disc and software. ALL early 2008 models seem to have this problem. |
| 48000 mi | Keyless Go handle stopped responding. New handle ordered but not installed. |
| 49000 mi | Keyless Go door handle replaced. |
| 49000 mi | Lower A/C hose replaced due to kink. |
| 24000 mi | CD Changer would not work. The door wouldn't open automatically and the CDs would not play. CD changer replaced. Damaged CD changer had to be sent to factory to retrieve CDs, but still no word yet. Plastic protector for iPod auxillary cable came apart, exposing wires. Part was replaced with a new auxillary cable that plays and charges iPhone. Previous cable would play, but not charge the iPhone. |
| 10000 mi | Rear window power sunscreen not working. Dealer determined unit was stuck because of lack of use. |
| 13000 mi | Satellite radio reception problems - antenna replaced under warranty - found 2008 radios have technical problems with some channels at Sirius - my favorite channel is one. |
| 84774 mi US $505 |
Replace 3 tire pressure monitoring system sensors |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71920 mi C $1200 |
Power trunk does not work when fully open - the "close trunk" buttons do not work. Have to manually push trunk down to 3/4 close then push the button to close trunk. Independent mechanic estimated cost to fix would be over $1000. Decided to live with problem for now. |
| 72540 mi C $100 |
Further to the power trunk issue reported last, all brake lights stopped working one day. The mechanic managed to trace the problem to broken wires and was able to fix both issues together. |
| 54000 mi US $300 |
Battery died |
| 16740 mi C $600 |
Suddenly battery went dead, no warnings at all |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 45700 mi | HVAC blower motor was making noise. Dealer replaced under warranty |
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