| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 70 repairs.
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 14 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 Sedan
turbocharged 550hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 51000 mi US $464 |
Vacuum hose to turbo and turbo solenoid replaced. |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi | Coolant low by ~half as noted by onboard computer; dealer topped-off coolant at no-charge |
| 77000 mi US $1200 |
Leaky turbo coolant line; one side; not both |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 36360 mi C $850 |
Bluetec Heating Element replaced under warranty Oil cooler gasket and housing all replaced. car was leaking oil in my garage |
| 34000 mi | Diesel oil cooler gaskets were weeping oil. The OC is in the engine valley requiring extensive dis-assembly to get to. |
| 38000 mi | Would not pass emissions testing. Several systems were offline. While the CEL did not come on, 02 sensor, 02 preheat, and NOx reported that they were off-line. The 'cure' was for the dealer to take the car through a 'drive cycle'. |
| 42000 mi | Both NOx sensors were replaced. |
| 45000 mi | Urea tank heater failed. |
| 53000 mi | Motor mounts replaced. Transmission mount replaced. Fuel pressure sensor replaced. |
| 58000 mi | EGR replaced. Stuck and leaking oil. Turbo leaking oil |
| 34500 mi | Oil cooler leak |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 70000 mi | Transmission mount replaced under CPO warranty. |
| 50000 mi US $225 |
Transmission mount collapsed causing vibration. Replaced mount. |
| 56350 mi | replace motor and transmission mounts |
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