2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010

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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.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 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

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

76000 mi

US $550
Cracked and leaking windshield washer reservoir. Change washer pump while doing the job ($70). Deferred repair. 
21500 mi passenger rear door would not stay shut. latching system broken. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

43100 mi - Driver seat rail needed to be replaced - Driver seat replaced to address forward movement on braking - All covered under warranty 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

37400 mi drivers side seat belt harness needed to be replaced 
7000 mi Headlights were aimed too low. Dealer adjusted them to maximum permissable level. 
47000 mi

US $80
Xenon Headlights aim low. Adjusted height with computer 
7000 mi

US $270
Passenger-side wiper blade was installed improperly and resulted in some of the blade not contacting the windscreen. When reseated, proper function w/o replacing blade. Not noticed since car had never been in rain until recently. 
13000 mi Fuel door would not latch. Determined that there was a service bulletin regarding this problem. Fuel door assy had to be ordered, painted to match my E350, and then replaced. 
45000 mi Fuel gauge indicated just under 1/2 tank. All of a sudden the dash display flashed low fuel with symbols and red color. Gauge indicated essentially empty. Stopped at next exit on I-65 and added 6 gal. One sensor in tank had error code. 
12000 mi

US $600
Passenger side fog light cover was filling up with water condensation without any visible cracks in the glass. Dealer fixed under warranty 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

8000 mi High frequency vibration felt though Steering Wheel and Gas Pedal. Dealer felt it was the tires and replaced ALL four tires. No change - the problem still exists. MB rep to drive tomorrow (12/17/2010). 
10000 mi Still waiting to get a resolution to the vibration issue. MB Rep has NOT driven yet. 
34000 mi bladder in seat replaced. 

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Other Problems

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