2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Reliability

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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG Rwd 4dr Sedan

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E55 AMG Sedan (5.5L V8 Supercharger 5-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor and the engine Valve Cover Gaskets. The cost to repair the MAF Sensor is estimated at $224.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor for the 8-cylinder engine and $338.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor for the 6-cylinder engine. The cost to replace the Valve Cover Gaskets (5.0L V-8) is $40.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor and (3.2L V-6) the parts cost $36.00 and the labor is $227.50. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat-rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Struts. Failure of the Front Struts applies to E320 only. The cost to repair the Front Struts is estimated at $488.00 each for parts and $202.00 each for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Mercedes-Benz E-Class by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class by Identifix

Reliability History for Mercedes-Benz E-Class by Identifix

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