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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 105 repairs.
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5580 mi | tilt steering wheel motor failed |
| 22720 mi | Blind spot assure sensors not working - parts had to be ordered from Germany. |
| 29760 mi | BLIS left side was failing on a periodic basis. Mechanic checked codes and no problem surfaced - system has worked without error since returning from the garage |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 21000 mi | heater blower stopped working. Replaced under warranty Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed problem as electrical. Battery replaced and software updates made. |
| 25000 mi | Parking sensors malfunctioning. Loose wire in connector fixed under warranty. |
| 26000 mi | Passenger side low beam bulb burned out during long trip. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
| 32000 mi | Driver's side headlight bulb replaced under warranty. |
| 49700 mi US $80 |
Driver side headlight stopped working. Tried to change it out myself, but could reach the housing. Took the car to my trusted Mechanic and one of his technicians spent an hour removing the wheel well cover to replace the bulb. |
| 61700 mi US $120 |
Auxiliary battery needed to be replaced. |
| 6000 mi | Erratic and nonsensical automatic fan speed controller for the automatic climate control. |
| 14000 mi | Interior blower fan finally quit for good. Power window regulator failed. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
518-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 36000 mi US $300 |
Jump started the car and upon starting the entire gauge cluster was inoperable. Shop spent 1 day diagnosing, did a hard reset and cluster returned to normal. |
| 29000 mi | Fixed mbrace system by replacing entire panel. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89000 mi | ventilation fan bearing was squeeking |
| 76000 mi US $1000 |
HVAC blower motor makes a high-pitched sound at normal speed and must be replaced. I ordered the blower, but they sent the wrong part. |
| 82000 mi | The circular center console controller that allows you to select from different options on the infotainment system is broken. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 19900 mi | The battery would lose charge periodically. Problem was caused by a faulty microchip in the electrical system, which dealer replaced. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39500 mi US $900 |
Car had no heat. Problem diagnosed as a broken blower motor and blower regulator. Parts replaced with updated part from M-B. |
| 58000 mi US $600 |
Driver's door lock was inoperative. Door lock actuator was found to have failed, and was replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $3700 |
2 sensor harnesses for the blind spot system and the parking system were inoperative. There was a crack in the outer casing which allowed water to enter and short out the harnesses. They operate in serial so both had to be replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $200 |
Tire pressure monitor on the right rear tire died. Part replaced, took less and than hour. |
| 24750 mi US $500 |
broken fan motor replaced |
| 8000 mi | IPod interface freezes |
| 2000 mi | Dynamic driver's seat failed. Left 'wing' does not extend when turning right. |
| 3000 mi | Replacement parts installed for dynamic driver's seat. Confirmed working OK now. |
| 30000 mi | master control knob turning function quit. |
| 39300 mi | Left front marker light and left rear license light both failed. Unable to replace on my own had to have dealer replace. |
| 49000 mi US $1800 |
Active Blindspot Assist failed - control module replaced |
| 65000 mi US $200 |
Front radar system inoperative. Trip for diagnostic work. Unable to isolate. Additional visit required and scheduled for July. |
| 11000 mi | Driver side Power window does not auto close all the time, reverses direction. |
| 26200 mi | Replaced Fan motor |
| 35000 mi | Thumbwheel control for audio/nav system failed and locked up the system. replaced |
| 2700 mi | Satellite radio not working normally |
| 25500 mi | The horn stopped working. The parts weren't available. I have to go back for definitive repair |
| 27000 mi | Horn replaced. |
| 27900 mi | Failed blind spot assist due to corrosion. Power trunk lock button intermittently inoperative. |
| 37200 mi | Failing alternator. |
| 38440 mi | Power trunk lock button occasionally inoperative. The trunk lock button was replaced with new parts but the same problem occurs. |
| 62000 mi | Blind spot assist hardware (radar sensor etc) |
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