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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 184 repairs.
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 35960 mi | camshaft adjuster replaced |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
518-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 44000 mi US $169 |
Service engine light illuminated during startup. Attributed to cold weather conditions and an out of date computer firmware update. |
| 31300 mi US $1840 |
One of the two fuel pumps that are located in the gas tank failed due to a leaking membrane. Second pump needed for high-G cornering above 135 mph--meaning never in my case. |
| 36400 mi US $335 |
The engine threw a belt. |
| 45000 mi US $358 |
seal leak in intake, engine ran too lean, easy and cheap repair! |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 98000 mi US $600 |
Full Tune Up and Ignition Coil plus air filter replacement. A couple ignition coils were failing. |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Pin connectors loose on cylinder 1 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51420 mi C $1000 |
Key not recognized. Module failure. The car would not start. All electronics disabled. I was not even able to put the car in Neutral to get it towed onto a flat bed. Dollies had to be used. |
| 194000 mi US $150 |
Coil failed, replaced all 8 and spark plugs. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53000 mi US $125 |
Thermostat stuck open caused check engine light and code. Replaced thermostat and cleared code. |
| 80000 mi | OBDII code P0444 indicating oxygen sensor fail. Suspect it was triggered by the previous dead battery, which was replaced. I reset it with OBDII code reader and issue has not returned. |
| 82000 mi US $100 |
Found serpentine belt damaged. It had shifted forward on the pulleys and sheared off two front ribs. Finally traced problem to a worn bearing in the tensioner pulley. Replaced entire tensioner assembly, installed new serpentine belt, and all is now good. |
| 21000 mi | Rough shifting b/t 2nd and 3rd gear. Reset the computer - shifting smoother now. |
| 33000 mi | Main engine(crankshaft) bearings had to be replaced |
| 24000 mi | Transmission not shifting properly in S mode |
| 77500 mi | Broken motor mount |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67264 mi US $50 |
check engine light kept coming on..defective gas cap |
| 49000 mi US $360 |
replaced spark plugs and two ignition coils |
| 70000 mi US $600 |
Repair oils leaks, change gaskets. Still have some leaks. |
| 5000 mi | Battery Dead after sitting 10 days. 541011 Short Test Perfomed 541010 Test Program - After Short Test, 540000 Coded After Blow Out 5435 DC - 083405908 Checked for faults , None Found at this time. Deactivated Afterblow Feature. Battery Dead after sitting 10 days.rn541011 Short Test Perfomedrn541010 Test Program - After Short Test, rn540000 Coded After Blow Outrn5435 DC - 083405908 Checked for faults , None Found at this time.rnDeactivated Afterblow Feature. |
| 40000 mi | Thermostat malfunction. Replaced under warranty |
| 70000 mi US $150 |
oil cooler. leak from seal |
| 12000 mi | Battery Repl. Cooling Fan Repl. Camshaft Wiring Harness Repl (Recall). Battery had to be jumped 2X in 2 wks & would not hold a charge. Other work a result of diagnose by dealer service dept. |
| 43000 mi US $588 |
Serpentine belt and all pulleys, one of which was bad, according to the mechanic. Initially seemed like the repair was not successful, but it corrected itself after some mileage. |
| 29000 mi | Knocking noise from engine; clattering. Mercedes deemed it to be normal, but I was never satisfied. They eventually replaced the car with a 2012. |
| 70000 mi US $1100 |
Oil leak from front engine block |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54260 mi ¤517 |
Engine mounts replaced |
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