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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 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

turbocharged 518hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

102000 mi

US $4500
Possibly slipping transmission. Replaced all fluids, filters, fully serviced brakes, front and rear, fresh tires, first set of spark plugs Transmission better, but still not fully correct. 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

47000 mi

US $395
Readapted wet clutch system via software manipulation 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

25000 mi vibration passing through 1500 rpm regardless of gear. 
27300 mi vibration passing through 1500 rpm regardless of gear. 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan

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

48360 mi Torque converter was replaced. Had to wait for parts to come. Transmission had to be dropped to get part replaced. Intelligent Servo Module (ISM) failed and needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Transmission Problems

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