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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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Chart based on 179 repairs.
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 16 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
| 182000 mi US $1000 |
front bushings, control arms & ball joints replaced |
| 188000 mi US $800 |
replaced rear self leveling system with shocks and springs from a kit purchased online and installed by my mechanic. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 71500 mi | Replaced worn front wheel bearings left and right Replace front struts and rear shocks due to tire wear and poor ride handling. |
| 109000 mi US $200 |
Alignment |
| 74000 mi US $685 |
replaced worn front control arms and bushings |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 126000 mi £180 |
Replacement of tie-rod ends |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40700 mi US $5000 |
replaced tires and bushings |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 150000 mi US $4000 |
Replace front air struts Replace left front upper ball joint |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90700 mi US $800 |
Front passenger air shock replaced |
| 105000 mi US $1763 |
Driver side front air suspension replaced. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 131000 mi US $700 |
Replaced worn shocks and struts |
| 145000 mi US $120 |
Lower control arms, spring arms, sway bar links, ball joints and camber bolts |
| 9000 mi | Steering wheel position sensor. |
| 100 mi | Bad steering wheel sensor triggered ESP warning light to come on and stay on until the vehicle was restarted. Functionally, ESP worked fine. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104000 mi | Replaced wheel bearing assembly covered under warranty. Sold the car in June. |
| 73160 mi C $2300 |
Replaced both lower control arms, which were worn out and causing uneven wear on tires. |
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