2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability

2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 Rwd 4dr Sedan

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E320 Sedan (3.2L V6 5-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2004 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 failure of the Fuel Tank Sending Unit(s) and the Mass Air Flow Sensor. Failure of the Fuel Tank Sending Unit(s) applies to (E55 AMG model) only. The cost to repair the Fuel Tank Sending Unit(s) is estimated at $288.00 each for parts and $117.00 each for labor. The cost to repair the Mass Air Flow 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. 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		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures the Strut(s) and Lower Control Arm(s). Failure of the Strut(s) applies to the (E55 AMG) only. Failure of the Lower Control Arm(s) applies to the (E320/E500) only. The cost to repair the Strut(s) is estimated at $1080.00 each for parts and $230.00 - $358.00 for labor (including front end alignment). The cost to repair the Lower Control Arm(s) is estimated at $292.00 each for parts and $280.00 for labor (including front end alignment). 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

	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
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.