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Mercedes-Benz E-Class repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 2173 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 107 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36000 mi | Parking brake cable was seized. It was replaced. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83000 mi US $9500 |
Brake rails were rusted and required replacing |
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 7700 mi | Parking brake cable separated from brake mechanism causing main dash alert. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 577hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57660 mi C $460 |
Front Caliper seized. This require replacement of both front rotors and the passenger front caliper. Brake pads changed as well due to new rotors. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $3000 |
Rotors and pad replacement. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 39000 mi | Parking brake would sporadically not release. |
| 26000 mi | Parking brake replaced |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44000 mi US $525 |
Additionally front brakes had to be replaced, Auxilary battery needed replaced and a software update to fix the steering wheel motor. |
| 45000 mi | Sticking parking brake in cold weather. |
| 37000 mi | The parking brake doesn't release on its own I had to help it with my left foot. It was really a problem especially on very cold days. Parking brake assembly was replaced. This was done under the CPO warranty. |
2013.5 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 105000 mi £20 |
Brake not releasing Spring & mechanism greased improved it for a short period of time but the problem came back Now I tend not to use the mechanical parking brake |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 52800 mi | Parking brake stuck |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $3000 |
Brake pads and rotors, also new tires, transmission oil |
| 42800 mi | Entire steering column replaced since Traction Control stops working. This also led to inoperative cruise control. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 118000 mi US $400 |
Replace front rotors, pads, wear sensor. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 43800 mi | ESP Failure lamp on |
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Rotors and shoes worn |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71200 mi US $275 |
replace front brake hose |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $1200 |
Electronic stability control sensor replaced. Minor issue. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 126700 mi US $400 |
Brake fluid sensor was not working and gave a message that brake fluid reservoir was low. The sensor had to be replaced and brake system flushed. |
| 90000 mi US $420 |
Rear rotors, pads and sensors replaced. |
| 68000 mi US $500 |
Replaced pads and rotors and mounted winter tires. |
| 44640 mi | Replace ESP sensor |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 120000 mi £80 |
Changed brake pads |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54000 mi US $200 |
No cruise control and traction control was gone. Had to replace the steering angle sensor. Fixed. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 18000 mi | ESP inoperative message - faulty steering angle sensor diagnosed - replaced under CPO warranty |
| 62000 mi | ESP light on intermittently. Replaced steering angle sensor |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | brake mount cracked |
| 4000 mi | Brake mount replaced. |
| 13000 mi | A message on the dash said Electronic Stability Control System was Off and I could not turn it on via the ESP button. Replaced steering angle sensor. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 96300 mi US $1 |
Replace rear caliper. |
| 25800 mi | ESP warning light came on. Brought in while warning light on. Dealer pulled down codes. Sensor failure. Replaced. No further problems. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 88660 mi R 1750 |
ESP failure alarm constantly coming up with related tyre pressure sensor inoperative. Suspension becomes harsh while failure showing. Steering angle sensor failure in this case. Could also have been brake light switch or a wheel speed sensor. Removed and replaced steering angle sensor with second hand unit. New Mercedes part unreasonably priced for what it is. I can now advise the the old unit was in fact serviceable. Stripped it down, cleaned it and retested it and it works just fine. Simple job but must be done carefully. Many video's online to follow. |
| 39000 mi US $480 |
Steering wheel angle sensor failed, causing the stability control to shut off and the car to ride very stiffly. Part was replaced and paid for by Assurant aftermarket warranty. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 22000 mi | steering wheel position sensor failure, controlling ABS, etc. |
| 60000 mi US $320 |
Stability control and cruise control intermittently went out. Replaced steering angle sensor. |
| 49000 mi US $350 |
ESP/traction c is nonfunctional. I am living with it for now. |
| 68000 mi US $1500 |
Traction & cruise control inoperative, ESP warning light on: replaced angle sensor in the steering column. $700. |
| 47000 mi US $510 |
Steering angle sensor failed. |
| 78000 mi US $800 |
replace steering angle sensor |
| 17000 mi US $700 |
Check engine light came on intermittently. Dealer replaced steering wheel sensor. |
| 35000 mi US $487 |
Replace drivers side rear caliper. The caliper was sticking and would not fully release. |
| 43000 mi US $600 |
The steering wheel position sensor was intermittently reporting an error and causing a stability control system error. Repair required removal of the steering wheel and air bag to enable replacement of the sensor. Subsequent inspection of the part reveled a hazy film had accumulated on the position disk which attenuated the light beam which needed to pass through. A simple cleaning would have solved the problem. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32300 mi US $470 |
esp light coming on; speed control inoperative as well |
| 30100 mi | This was 3rd visit to repair ESP and Speedtronic that were intermittently failing. DTB performed |
| 32000 mi | Vehicle in shop for 4th time to attempt permanent fix. Advised service manager that this now elevating to a safety issue. 2nd steering angle sensor replaced under warranty with "updated part"[apparently 1st module was defective]. |
2006.5 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 145000 mi | O/S/R brake pipe corroded, replaced pipe and renewed fluid |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 134000 mi | Failed ABS unit. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 160000 mi US $900 |
excellent car. follow service manual and drive. |
| 73000 mi US $500 |
Brake hoses, found during state inspection. |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Replace pads & rotors |
| 42000 mi US $500 |
Steering angle sensor failure. Replaced SAS, but error code remained. |
| 43000 mi US $200 |
Yaw sensor failure. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi | Lateral stability sensor, under back seat. ESP warning light. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Brake light has come on twice. Said take for immediate service. Problem disappeared after parking. Reappeared two days later. |
| 124000 mi | Supplemental Braking Control (SBC) module end-of-life warning message |
| 115000 mi US $198 |
As usual it was normally easy but the emergency brake was problem. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 146000 mi US $1500 |
Received a "Service Brake - visit workshop" message on my dashboard. Mechanic's code search called for the Sensotronic Brake Control Unit to be replaced. Brakes worked fine but after discussion decided to go with my trusted guy's advice. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 123000 mi | SBC system warning message |
| 131000 mi | Sbc light came back on. Dealer said replacement of system due to accumulator leak. Cost is ~$3000. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 96000 mi US $650 |
Battery light with "visit workshop" displayed. Car needed emergency brake battery replaced |
| 57200 mi US $700 |
steering input sensor failed and was replaced |
| 85440 mi | SBC System is showing alarm and visit workshop .. a mercedes w211 issue and the dealer refuses to repair |
| 88700 mi ¤500 |
W211 SBC issue |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3800 mi | correction: electronic brake unit problems/failure replacement was in March not jan. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 120900 mi C $400 |
Replace front pads (wear), rotors (corrosion, car sat for a year+ before i bought it). Replace one OEM wheel due to a crack in it |
| 85000 mi US $1000 |
Change rotors, pads and brake control unit which was defective |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 109700 mi | SBC reservoir faulty. |
| 162000 mi US $3800 |
Sensotronic brake control (SBC) pump rebuild |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91000 mi US $160 |
R/R front brake pads and sensors |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
SBC module malfunction, reached end of service light. Accumulator also failed. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 95000 mi US $1800 |
Replace SBC Control Unit (SBC brake system), |
| 158000 mi US $540 |
Front brakes, |
| 116000 mi US $2500 |
SBC [stability control] unit |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
| 164000 mi US $250 |
reprogrammed SBC controller |
| 176200 mi US $250 |
replaced both ABS rings rear axle replaced all brake lines under the car' caused by brake line failure at Right Rear wheel, Failure was due to corrosion, enhanced by 10 years of exposure to liberal application of winter road salt in our locality |
| 185000 mi US $300 |
Replaced front rotors / drums Repaired / replaced last foot of front brake lines |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 153000 mi US $2300 |
Airmatic brake system. |
| 97400 mi US $529 |
As previously mentioned as a weak engineering point in my review of the E55, the component that went bad was the pressure reservoir on the SBC unit. I found the part on ebay for $529. This would have been a $1100 at the dealer. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 103000 mi US $1200 |
Brake "collector" (a cylinder that is part of the SBC brake system) had gone bad and had to be replaced. |
| 69000 mi | Check ABS system--diagnose reason for warning light; determine covered by warranty and referred for dealer repair |
| 71000 mi | SBC pump for primary braking system failed. 7 days in shop for warranty repairs. Estimate cost $2500 pump $1000 Labor Total estimate $3500 |
| 125000 mi US $800 |
The car has dual electrical systems for the electronic brakes. The computer controlling both systems failed and killed the battery at night. Replaced computer. |
| 90000 mi | SBC Brake module timed out. Mercedes Benz extended the warranty period for this item up to 100k miles. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 141000 mi US $2800 |
Replace ABS |
| 166200 mi US $300 |
Warning light indicating brakes instructing me to take to shop. Gone more than a week. When I got it back the warning lights were gone. No mention of any charges on the statement so I don't know what, if any, work was done. Warning message back in Feb. |
| 88600 mi C $245 |
the codes had to be reset because the dash message said go to shop for brakes |
| 87000 mi | I got a message stating "brakes, visit workshop" I had an independant garage pull the full code with the STAR diagnostic system to find the SBC unit was beyond is lifespan. Dealer replace no charge to me. New unit functions quieter than old. I got a message stating "brakes, visit workshop" I had an independant garage pull the full code with the STAR diagnostic system to find the SBC unit was beyond is lifespan. Dealer replace no charge to me. New unit functions quieter than old. |
| 62000 mi | Car was having a jolt and vibration thru the steering wheel while braking. Independent mechanic said it was due to warped rotors and also the SBC pump had reached its threshold but was still covered under warranty. |
| 68700 mi | SBC pump was going out. |
| 102000 mi US $2080 |
Brakes went out suddenly. Replaced Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) Operating Unit to correct. |
| 108000 mi US $2000 |
SBS System Failure |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
| 31000 mi | Required a software update for the brakes, SBS message came up while driving in a car park, and applied the brakes. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 130000 mi US $210 |
new caliper, rotors turned and pads |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 139700 mi US $600 |
All brake lines replaced. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 341000 mi US $220 |
LR Caliper locked up - replace caliper, pads, rotor |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 182000 mi US $4500 |
hydraulic system failure. replace hydraulic unit @ $1920 + labor. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 100500 mi | rear brake lights switch needed to be replaced |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $1000 |
ABS motor leaked badly and was replaced with used part. |
| 133000 mi US $100 |
Brake line was damaged during prior repair work and failed. Was replaced. |
| 164000 mi US $1500 |
Brake lines replaced. |
| 164000 mi US $600 |
Rear brakes and rotors replaced |
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 127100 mi | parking brake...Sold the damned car!! Free at last! |
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 98000 mi | Had new tires and brakes installed by local Goodyear. Within 100 miles ABS and BAS systems failed forcing car into limp home mode. Brake pedal switch has now failed |
| 112000 mi US $750 |
wheel sensors had worn and brake pedal switch failed. |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 129000 mi £300 |
Change break discs, pads, pipes and fluid |
| 166200 mi US $4500 |
Brake lines failing; replaced |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 34000 mi US $25 |
BAS/ASR light on intermittently for weeks. Replaced brake light sensor myself with $25 part from local shop - they got it from MB in a few hours. Problem resolved. |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 93000 mi $150 |
BAS/ASR sensor replaced. |
1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 220000 mi US $2000 |
steering column shifter and key |
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