2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (10%)

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon

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

94802 mi Rear radar sensors 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 550hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47000 mi

US $3200
Replaced ac dryer and recharged unit. Replaced spark plugs 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4836 mi Replaced the motor mechanism for rear headrest 
21000 mi Replaced intermittent LED rear tail light; no-charge warranty 
22000 mi "Theft prevention" mode activated for no reason, which locked out the Command system. Car still drove. 
27000 mi One HID light was flickering; replaced bulb under warranty 
43000 mi Command controller stopped scrolling. Replaced controller. 
35000 mi

US $250
updated nav system 
48000 mi

US $650
Dirty socks smell when turning on ac 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

53000 mi Backup camera was flickering.Required firmware update. 
58000 mi Backup camera replaced. Original was flickering and blurry. 
46000 mi Faulty Diesel exhaust fluid level sensor 
36360 mi

C $850
not working smoothly. navi and bluetooth 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

38000 mi Rear passenger door-no red warning light, no interior door light, window switch not working. Found loose connector behind door panel. 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

42000 mi

US $30
Driver side low beam headlight bulb went out 
31000 mi The drivers seat heater was not working on the seat bottom. The car was in for scheduled maintenance so I asked that it be checked. it was indeed bad and replaced under warranty. 
36000 mi Command controller knob replaced 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

57660 mi

$1000
Replaced blower fan 
65720 mi

$1000
Replaced faulty alternator. 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Electrical Problems

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