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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%)
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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 184 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20130 mi | Vibration and drone at highway speeds. Dealer used "chassis ear system" to diagnose the final drive (differential) as being the source. Replaced diff. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83000 mi US $9500 |
4matic system service. Car was jerking around turns and having trouble holding the road. Repair was fluid changes in all differentials. |
| 32000 mi | Uncomfortable 2-3 upshift. Ran diagnostics and updated software for engine and transmission. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 1240 mi | A mild snatch when auto gear dropped from 4th to 3rd. |
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Transmission clunks when shifting from 3->2. Taken to the dealer 3 times, still not right. Taking it back in again this week. |
| 18000 mi | Transmission clunks. Since last time it only clunks shifting 4->3. They've tried numerous things. They have offered to buy back the car, as they have others for this, but I'd rather they just fix this one. |
| 25600 mi | They tried software updates... Worked well for 2 whole days... |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36000 mi | Outer transfer case bearing was making a noise related to speed. Dealer ordered and replaced entire transmission. There is a service program for all 4-Matic Mercedes relating to this issue due to tolerance stacking. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 577hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6000 mi | shifter became unresponsive after a few seconds of starting car. you'd have to select a gear quickly or you couldn't, nor could you select another. the only way to get back into park was by opening the door. trans needed a "software update" |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | Rough downshifts from 5th to 4th. Reset adaptable trans module. Did not fix. |
| 26000 mi | Rough downshifts from 5th to 4th and sometimes 4th to 3rd. There was a code stored in the system and the dealer was instructed by MBUSA to teplace the torque converter, which they did. This fix was not successful. |
| 27000 mi | Transmission slipping on accelerating downshifts, rough decelerating downshifts from 5-4 and sometimes 4-3. |
| 42000 mi | Transmission slipping. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi | Second trip: Replaced the transmission control module. New torque converter installed. |
| 48000 mi | New transmission installed. Vehicle was returned today so too early to assess the fix. It was at the shop for roughly 10 days, but we were provided a loaner each time, so no problem. Fingers crossed. Dealership was very accommodating. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 7000 mi | Jerks between 1st and 3rd gear and 4th to 5th gear. Have had this problem since I received the car. They have no solution for it except to reprogram it and that only lasts for about a month and then it goes back to old routine. Worst trans in any car I have ever owned. According to MBUSA they are aware of the problem but have no solution for it. |
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52000 mi | Clutch kit in transfer case had to be replaced twice. First time vehicle was in the shop for 48 hrs the next time (7-10 days later) a full week. |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
| 22000 mi | Rough gearshift 5->4, sw update didn't help, so the car was taken to adjust the gearbox to the dealer |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34000 mi | 1st barely touch gearshift handle on column it would either go into reverse or shift to a lower gear!!!! |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi | Loud whine coming from drive shaft or back of transmission. Heard it driving home from the dealership the first day. The Mercedes field representative told me it was a "characteristic" of the car so they could avoid triggering the California lemon law by making a third repair attempt. When I pointed out that neither I nor the service manager found this "characteristic" on any other E-Class MB he just kept repeating it was a "characteristic" and they could do nothing. I finally determined it was the bearings in the center support of the two-piece drive shaft and got rid of the POS automobile. |
| 42000 mi US $1000 |
Transfer case sealed, planetary gears replaced because the car vibrates strongly when turning left or right at low speed |
| 23200 mi | vibration when turning slowly planetary gear replace 4matic |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | warning "proceed to workshop, do not shift" on dash. Software update to transmission to solve |
| 128000 mi US $3912 |
Had to replace rear differential. |
| 133000 mi | Rear axle seals were replaced under warranty following the rear differential replacement. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
518-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34700 mi | Pan gasket failed, causing a leak |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi | Rear differential has failed and is making a humming or whirring sound. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39300 mi US $900 |
Transmission leaking at the plug drain. Inspected, found that dealership had not installed the proper part on the plug drain to keep it from leaking. Proper part installed, transmission fluid topped off. |
| 72000 mi US $149 |
Trans was leaking fluid droplets. Dealer traced problem to bad plug in the drain hole, replaced with redesigned part. A follow-up visit the next month showed no further leakage. |
| 74000 mi US $3700 |
Transmission gasket leaking. Gasket replaced. |
| 57900 mi | Update software |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 54300 mi | Rear axle seal leaking. Repaired under CPO warranty |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Intermittent issue that prevented me from putting transmission into "PARK". On several occasions, I press park on trans stalk and it wouldn't shift out of "D". Had to shift to "N", and restart engine. Safety issue!!!!! |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $250 |
I felt like the transmission took to long to shift between R and D. They found nothing wrong, but updated the software for engine and transmission. |
| 9300 mi | Transfer case oil leak on e550 4matic. |
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $3700 |
Transfer case bearing failure |
| 100000 mi US $1000 |
Transmission failed. Total rebuild requited |
| 58000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced transmission; unable to repair. |
| 39900 mi | Rear seal leakage on 4 matic drive train |
| 21040 mi | Mechanic found a tranny leaking on a transfer case. Car was out of warranty, wrote a letter to mercedes canada if they can fix the leak for free (goodwill). Brought the car for inspection, after 2 weeks called me back and they will cover. |
| 49000 mi | Vibration when turning caused by "looseness" in the transfer case. They ran a procedure which "tightened everything up"... |
| 56300 mi | Torque converter and transmission complete failure |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 188hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 100500 mi €177 |
Slight shiver when accelerating gently. Reverse takes 2-5 seconds to engage. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 8138 mi | Replaced clutch |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi US $800 |
Transmission control unit failed. Replaced. |
| 36700 mi | Continued problems with transmission control unit. Installer did not connect fully and tcu became disconnected |
| 65500 mi US $900 |
Sensor |
| 79000 mi US $1000 |
Axels replaced. The repair had to be done twice, but was not charged for the 2nd repair |
2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $390 |
Unpredictable hard downshift when coasting to a stop. Dealer says check engine light would be on if there were a problem. They could not duplicate the issue. |
| 27300 mi | Transmission was very slow to shift from D to R (more than 7 seconds) Dealer found no trouble codes at this time, therefore could not diagnose or find a problem |
| 29200 mi | Transmission still had major delay going into Reverse, up to 8 seconds, This time tech confirmed, and found update to software, updated and now shifts with no delay. |
| 66000 mi US $1800 |
Pump replaced in transmission |
| 90000 mi US $3500 |
Rear end replaced |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41300 mi US $1400 |
differential started making a loud roaring noise. Dealer determined it was bad and replaced it |
| 53000 mi | Transmission fluid leak |
| 79000 mi US $2900 |
Rear end noise problem that started early this year continued even after replacing the LR wheel bearing. Shop that replaced the wheel bearing was unable to locate the noise. Noise started becoming worse and 1st shop was unavailable - took car to dealer. Source was identified as the differential. Replaced. Noise is gone. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced CV joint and bearing |
| 38000 mi | Car was loosing power in gear. Engine would rev but car would not move. Dealership replaced valve body |
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 74000 mi US $1700 |
car wasn't shifting into gear properly. computer tranmission valve body was replaced and everything now works fine. |
| 22000 mi US $4000 |
Car was sometimes not shifting out of low. Valve body was replaced. |
| 75320 mi R 1000 |
Gearbox seal leaking. Replaced seal. While on test drive gearbox oil pump failed. Apparently this is a common failure when the gearbox is disturbed or drained, as much as I dont understand. Oil pump replaced with new generation needle bear. |
| 87420 mi R 1386 |
Gearbox bump into reverse or drive and stuck in limp mode. For a while you could switch off and restart and it would work, Then failed completely. Gearbox contact plate speed sensor failure. Required contact plate replacement in the gearbox with adaption and codoing. |
| 89900 mi R 17000 |
Gearbox in limp mode. Bump into drive and reverse. Will not change out of 2ND gear. Speed sensor on Contact plate failed. Contact plate replaced with reconditioned unit. This was a fail. Ultimately took three units before it would work. Also proper adaption had to be completed using STAR to resolve gear changing. Mercedes dealership would not supply genuine part unless done in their workshop. Yet they also use same shop I used to program.Their quote almost three times the amount. Later found we could buy the genuine plate via a gearbox spares company for the same price of the recon unit. |
| 102920 mi R 3333 |
Gearbox had a false shift in second gear. required gearbox overhaul and replacement torque converter. On completion it showed a wiring fault with oxygen sensors. This was thought to be a ECU failure. But after many months of diagnosis I insisted on replacing the downstream oxygen sensors suspecting they may have been damaged when the box was pulled. This resolved the problem |
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 56800 mi | 4-3 downshift problems. replaced rebuilt trans |
| 60200 mi | No shifting. Req Valve Body & TCM + 3&4 gear bands. Initial repair not successful, went back the following week. |
| 21010 mi | Replace ruptured transmission line seal causing leak under brisk acceleration and heavy white smoke while driving. |
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 68000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission not shifting properly: stuck in a low gear: replaced transmission controller, $800. |
| 50000 mi | Torque converter failed |
| 63000 mi US $3560 |
As I drove up to airport terminal to pick up family at 1AM car started shaking, died on the spot. Had to pay for tow to my home at 2 am, rent car with baby in tow, have Mercedes Roadside tow to dealer next morning. Transmission, just out of warranty. |
| 64300 mi | Service manager took the car home, due to continuing problems with the transmission. Mercedes covered the repairs this time, because same problem has happened three times. Otherwise $6,500. |
| 88000 mi US $2120 |
transmission would not shift above 3rd gear. had it towed in--conductor plate had to be replaced |
| 45000 mi | tranny stuck in 1st gear. drove to dealer, they replace solenoid package and reprogram package. |
| 74000 mi US $1100 |
Worn flex disks |
| 99000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced failed conductor plate |
2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48000 mi | Noticed hesitation shifting when cold - dealer replaced torque converter. Dealer refused to do glycol check - probably because my warranty is about to run out. |
| 27000 mi | grinding noise when turning [left, right, forward, reverse] |
| 35700 mi US $470 |
bad vibration > 50 mph; tech checked balance, found 10g each real wheel. note: has less noticeable bent [?] |
| 44000 mi US $692 |
low speed vibration caused by transfer case. unit serviced to correct problem. transmission pilot bushing leaking. bushing replaced to correct problem. |
| 52000 mi | Vibrations from Power Train When Cornering and/or Shuddering When Making Sharp Turns at Low Speeds Vibrations from Power Train [same as previous]. 2009 TSB indicated transfer case to be replaced if 2nd repair attempt; vehicle was under new car warranty at time of 2nd problem report. Dealer did NOT perform repair. 5 times in shop; no fix. |
| 66000 mi | Power train vibration never fixed. |
| 115500 mi US $1200 |
Replace Transmission Conductor Plate |
| 91000 mi US $450 |
transmission flare when shifting 1 to 2nd gear |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 82000 mi | I have had a problem with the transmission before my car went out of warranty. Purchased extended warranty and car has had significant transmission problems. Dealer said car needed new transmission but warranty co would not pay. |
| 152000 mi US $300 |
Replaced valve body and conductor plate. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $800 |
Rear axle seal |
| 37500 mi US $149 |
Transmission fluid leak, too small to repair...will monitor |
| 58820 mi US $2500 |
tranny leak, |
| 69890 mi US $1700 |
Transmission filter +gasket,fluid,etc., shifter adj and bushing |
| 186320 mi US $1364 |
Replaced RF Door Micro Switch - Needed to fix Door Lock Assembly; Replaced Hood Star; Replaced Pinion and Differential Seals - Read Differential was leaking |
| 224562 mi US $1100 |
B Service; Oil, Filters, Wipers. Brake Fluid Flush; Coolant Flush, Replaced Coolant vent line from reservoir to thermostat housing; Replace rear leaking transmission output seal; 4 wheel alignment; install rear coil springs Replaces 2 Driveshaft Flexdisks. |
| 244002 mi US $1897 |
Replace Center Drivetrain Support Bearing. |
| 89000 mi | Rear differential seal |
| 94200 mi | Gear whine at specific speeds and load condition |
| 113000 mi US $600 |
Installed new pilot bushing, conductor plate and shift overlap sleeves in valve body. |
| 100100 mi US $453 |
Right rear-end differential seal was leaking. Replace all 3 seals as a precaution. |
| 45000 mi | Transmission not shifting properly. Repair shop noted transmission fluid leak, replaced gasket and leak stopped. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $200 |
ongoing shift problem with transmission. Likely will require more work, like valve body or conductor plate replacement. Transmission still works, just shifts erratically sometimes. |
| 85000 mi US $300 |
Replaced Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing and Carrier |
| 39000 mi | Replaced transmission valve body due to inconsistent shifting. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $350 |
Grinding vibration from rear of car. Replaced oil in transfer case. Problem fixed. |
| 115000 mi US $4500 |
replaced the rear differential |
| 142500 mi US $200 |
Grinding in transfer case at slow speed turns. |
| 159000 mi US $1100 |
replaced drive shaft and u-joints |
| 117400 mi US $30 |
Axle boot replaced |
| 40000 mi | Leaking transmission seal |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 136000 mi US $55 |
Outside temp senso came unclipped from grill. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 135000 mi US $1500 |
Left cv joint leaking Transmission service |
| 137000 mi US $890 |
Replace Left and Right CV boots |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26000 mi | Replacement of left front ball joint and related hardware -- a squeak developed when going up or down an incline. Transmission fluid leak - connector, cover plate and gasket replaced; transmission fluid drained and replaced. |
| 144000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced front and rear flex discs (starting to crack) |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi US $500 |
Leaking transmission plug adapter found during routine transmission service, replaced part. |
| 127000 mi US $1177 |
Transmission fluid leak at a failed connector. Resulting in complete transmission service; fluid refill, flush, repair of connection. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 56000 mi US $200 |
Transmission leak required new electronic plug and transmission service. Replace supercharger clutch pack also. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 187500 mi US $3000 |
Driveshaft support bearing worn |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67000 mi | Had faulty transfer case (4Matic model) diagnosed and replaced. Was a Mercedes TSB (Order No. P-SC-2007100004), so no problem. Great experience with dealer service. |
| 52300 mi US $3200 |
Car made excessive noise from rear tire area. Dealer investigated and found Rear Differential required replacement. |
| 67000 mi US $300 |
4 matic seal replaced |
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40880 mi $100 |
Ripped inner front right cv boot. Cought in time replcead only the boot kit. |
| 59520 mi $200 |
changed boot on right cv front. changed fluids in 4matic. |
| 102000 mi US $450 |
Transfer case for front wheel drive was replaced |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 144000 mi US $1200 |
Oil pan had a slight leak |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $1610 |
2. replaced both front axle inner & outer CV joint boots. ($1300.00) |
| 45000 mi US $1300 |
CV boot ripped |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45250 mi US $1350 |
Engine and transmission mounts leaking fluid - diagnosis was a replacement at $900.00. Rear seating temperature control unit failed. Replacement cost was $450.00. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 134000 mi US $1800 |
lots of computer problems |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76000 mi US $2700 |
transfer case |
| 167000 mi US $1300 |
Drive shaft |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 68000 mi US $315 |
replace transmission wiring harness |
| 113000 mi US $500 |
Replaced conductor plate. |
| 95000 mi US $650 |
Drive Belt replacement |
| 115000 mi US $1600 |
Transmission was stuck in gear. Replaced the conductor plate, wire harness, and speed sensor. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
| 98000 mi US $300 |
Small transmission fluid leak at electrical connector. Connector was replaced and transmission fluid flushed and replaced. |
| 174000 mi US $25 |
repaired coolant lines moving to radiator for cooling; repair necessary due to corrosion |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 260400 mi | Major transmission breakdown; Metal filings in trans. fluid due to pinion wear. Dealer quoted 8,000 Euro (10,000 U$) for repair. Car handed in exchange for new class C Merc. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17906 mi | Low transmission fluid due to transmission leak. Leak found at parking lock seals. Electrohydraulic control unit and parking lock R&R and replaced seals. Covered under WARRANTY, no cost to me. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 103600 mi US $2300 |
Solenoids (5) in the transmission valve body need to be replaced. |
| 122700 mi US $1100 |
Transmission continually locked up in a gear, replaced the 'electrics kit' inside the valve body. |
| 75000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission complete failure. Was determined the radiator had leaked coolant into the transmission |
2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83900 mi $750 |
Bad shifting and hanging in gears. |
| 154000 mi | I brought the car in for possible resolution of slipping transmission. MB diagnosed as firmware fix and kept my car for almost a week. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $3000 |
Engine stalled when cold and transmission placed in reverse. Replaced torque converter. |
| 106300 mi US $668 |
It also was identified that a CV boot was torn and would require replacement soon. |
| 131000 mi US $700 |
TCM unit replaced-- expected bought it with failed ECU for 1000 dollars Conductor plate replaced; changed transmission fluid |
| 150000 mi US $2000 |
4 Matic Transfer Case replaced. Rear Differential Seals, |
| 160300 mi US $600 |
Replaced Conductor Plate, changed filter and transmission fluid. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80000 mi US $800 |
CV joint boot left and right. |
| 82000 mi US $4000 |
transfer case failed. second time. repaired under MB extended warranty |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 150000 mi | CV Boot |
| 69300 mi US $4000 |
front axle boots |
| 70000 mi US $5000 |
Car stalled, would not start again. Transmission largely replaced |
| 125000 mi US $300 |
U joint failed. towed/replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $400 |
I replaced L&R front half drive shafts & boots. Dealer wanted $3000, my shop did it for $300 with rebuilt shafts. I replaced L&R front half drive shafts & boots. Dealer wanted $3000, my shop did it for $400 with rebuilt shafts. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
349-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26000 mi US $200 |
leak in a sensor seal, replaced and now fine. |
| 156000 mi US $1500 |
13 Pin connector failed. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 240211 mi US $1500 |
Found that TCU was flooded due to fluid wicking, so TCU was dried out, connector was replaced, and transmission was topped up with one liter of ATF. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 154000 mi US $376 |
Transmission pilot bushing seal failed, transmission fluid leaking; replaced pilot bushing, replaced fluid and filter. Replaced front and rear flex discs. Replaced spark plugs. Flushed power steering fluid. Oil change. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced both front axles. |
| 118100 mi US $751 |
cv boot |
| 160000 mi US $650 |
CV axles and boots |
| 164000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission sensor replaced |
| 153500 mi US $180 |
Both Outer CV Front boots were worn out. Replaced them both with aftermarket parts. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 160000 mi | Failed tcu, stuck in 2nd gear (limp mode). Swaps with used tc modules/units unsuccessful. |
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $35000 |
coolant fluid leaked into transmission causeing failure of transmission |
| 76000 mi US $950 |
Gear shifter and computer part needed replacement. |
| 78000 mi US $700 |
Broken axle. Had front axle replaced as preventative measure. Shop improperly installed new axle resulting in it breaking. Needed replacement by mb dealership. |
| 127100 mi C $2000 |
shift lever unit. put so much money I can not afford to scrap it, as soon it's running well, I will get rid of this crapy car!! |
| 150700 mi | Flex couplings replaced. Center driveshaft bearing and housing replaced. Changed rear differential fluid. |
| 255000 mi US $1700 |
Front Axles worn- Common wear point for the W210 4-Matic Replaced front & rear driveshaft flex discs |
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 130800 mi US $400 |
Leaking oil. Replaced seals |
| 141000 mi US $200 |
limp mode and bad shifting. replaced conductor plate. |
| 142800 mi US $4000 |
TRANSMISSION NEEDED COMPLETE REBUILD |
| 61980 mi $1200 |
Transmission gasket set replacement, |
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi US $1700 |
replace outer cv boot |
| 102000 mi US $1200 |
oil chg, 100,000 mi svc. repl rear brake pads and rotors, rplce l/frt outer axle assembly |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 127500 mi US $400 |
Differential drive shaft oil seal or pinion seal replacement |
| 130000 mi US $180 |
Transmission electrical adapter leaking transmission fluid. Replaced. This is a common problem and it turns out there was a service bulletin. |
| 88700 mi US $4500 |
Rebuilt tranny and torque converter. |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 91000 mi US $500 |
Shifter bushing wore out. |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 122760 mi C $1000 |
replace rear pinion seal oil and filter service |
| 146320 mi C $750 |
Differential seal leak. Re & Re |
| 317000 mi US $250 |
Replace CV Joint Boots only due to wear |
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 89000 mi US $225 |
Replaced leaking transmission adapter plug and seals, added transmission fluid. Mechanic noted that he replaces these parts all the time. |
| 82000 mi US $478 |
rear pinion seal |
| 82000 mi US $550 |
transmission conductor plate, flexdisk |
| 102300 mi A $500 |
transmission fluid leakage |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| 85300 mi US $1200 |
Computer sensor failed and needed replacement. |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 156300 mi US $3800 |
Also replaced front CV boots on both sides. |
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