2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (10%)

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (45%)

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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.

2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 188hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

100500 mi

€177
Slight shiver when accelerating gently. Reverse takes 2-5 seconds to engage. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD

8138 mi Replaced clutch 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

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

64000 mi

US $800
Transmission control unit failed. Replaced. 
36700 mi Continued problems with transmission control unit. Installer did not connect fully and tcu became disconnected 
65500 mi

US $900
Sensor 
79000 mi

US $1000
Axels replaced. The repair had to be done twice, but was not charged for the 2nd repair 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

45000 mi

US $390
Unpredictable hard downshift when coasting to a stop. Dealer says check engine light would be on if there were a problem. They could not duplicate the issue. 
66000 mi

US $1800
Pump replaced in transmission 
90000 mi

US $3500
Rear end replaced 
27300 mi Transmission was very slow to shift from D to R (more than 7 seconds) Dealer found no trouble codes at this time, therefore could not diagnose or find a problem 
29200 mi Transmission still had major delay going into Reverse, up to 8 seconds, This time tech confirmed, and found update to software, updated and now shifts with no delay. 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Transmission Problems

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