Mercedes-Benz E-Class

"Seems pollution controls was an add on to my Diesel engine and seems to be an expensive common problem"

"etest failure due to particulate ash problems and Mercedes wants $3500 for the part. Looking to local mechanic to resolve for under $1200.00"

"Odor of gasoline due to leaking fuel at seal around fuel sender; repaired under recall."

"Major engine sensors and bearings failed. Almost complete engine removal and teardown to fix. In 2017 over $10k on repairs. Most expensive car repairs of my life."

"timing chain drive sprocket had unusual wear and created play in the timing belt and engine issues"

"Timing gear in the engine was worn and kept setting off the check engine light. Replaced gear and fixed."

"window washer fluid tank had a leak."

"Needed to replace water hose, which was leaking on belt which made a squeak when the car was first started"

"Rattling sounds coming from dashboard"

"AC line leak diagnosed with leaking hose at one shop then a MERCEDES-BENZ shop says compressor failed when it had worked fine once freon put back in."

"Loud whine from engine compartment from first day of ownership. MB dealer changed power steering pump and all belt idlers and pulley's before finally diagnosing and repairing the AC conpressor as the cause of the loud whine."

"Makes a loud noise when pn. very expensive to repair."

"Differential became noisy around 75-80K miles. Had to replace it at my expense. My shop said this was normal wear."

"Replace bushings"

"Tire pressure warning turns off ecs. Replace a faulty sensor"

"At 200000 the transmission and torque converter started to stagger. This had hapened on my last E type mercedes at around the same mileage. I had them replaced"

"Rough transition from 1-3rd gears. Transmission needs replacing, but hasn't been done. Car rides rough from 10=45 mph"

"Some electronic module inside the transmission failed. Was able to import the part from Germany and have the transmission repaired. Planetary gear assembly bushing break caused the control board to short. The Mercedes dealer wanted to replace the transmission for $8000 but would not repair it nor sell us the part. Shitty service"

"The oil cooler leaked and was replaced."

"Replaced original thermostat"

"LEft rear caliper failed and lost brake fluid. Car could still brake but less so."

"see comments under brakes"

"See previous comment"

"not sure of the exact reason but caused the car to shutter, brought to a repair shop who fixed it. Stated and thought it was soemthing wrong with the front end"

"They are glow plugs on a diesel engine. Mine failed twice, and each time the wires also had to be replaced."

"Recommend spark plug change by manufacturer at milage."

"stopped indicating"

"Nav system stopped working - screen is blank except for a searching for signal indicator. Dealer and an independent mechanic both estimate $300 + to repair"

"The driver side outside door handle no longer returns to its inward position, though it does still function."