1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and repair histories that follow it.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 15 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 148600 miles Small sample size. Join or 15 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 148600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 179180 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 179800 | 600 | R&R muffler R&R motor mounts R&R serpentine belt |
| Oct | 2012 | 184140 | 100 | Rear driver's side window failed. |
| Feb | 2013 | 186180 | 200 | Upper body mount for FR shock rusted away and had to be replaced. I was told that this repair was common for cars in Canada. |
| Mar | 2013 | 186620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 130000 | 300 | AC Expansion Valve replaced |
| Mercedes-Benz in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 85700 | 1200 | Computer sensor failed and needed replacement. |
| Sep | 2012 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 188000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 190000 | 385 | Just regular vehicle brake maintenance. |
| Mar | 2013 | 195000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 118000 | 450 | bad window motor |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 161000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 162000 | 200 | Rear driver side window regulator failed. |
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 34000 | 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. |
| Mercedes-Benz in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 155000 | 1000 | catalytic converter |
| Mar | 2012 | 175000 | 86 | Repair Oil Housing Leak Repair windshield washer fluid pump |
| Dec | 2012 | 182000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 171000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 217000 | 100 | A/C blows hot - used superseal to repair leak. |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 135000 | 2500 | Discovered the whole air conditioning unit (compressor, etc) needs to be replaced. Would cost >$5000 to fix. cost is just for analyzing issue. |
| Jan | 2013 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 153000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 154000 | 150 | Rust bubbles on both sides of vehicle - door skins, wheelwells, front fenders. (Owner) I chiseled/scraped out all rust spots, treated with Rust Bullet, sanded, repainted with base/clearcoat kit, wet sanded clear, rub out, wax, detail. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 150000 | 300 | Accessory Belt tensioner replaced |
| May | 2012 | 152300 | 400 | Replaced blower motor regulator and blower motor with new design |
| Oct | 2012 | 156700 | 3800 | Catalytic converters on both sides failed. Also replaced front CV boots on both sides. |
| Dec | 2012 | 158000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercedes-Benz in Chile | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 84320 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 84940 | 90 | Engine and transmission mounts had to be replaced after a loud noise and vibration coming from the engine and transmission. |
| Mar | 2013 | 89280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 121000 | 1032 | REPLACED THE CONDENSOR FAN AND CONTROL UNIT, RECHARGED SYSTEM. |
| Dec | 2011 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 57000 | 560 | AIR MASS METER |
| Dec | 2012 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 207000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 217700 | 950 | Water pump and idler pulley belt tensioner were shot |
| Jun | 2011 | 221000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 177000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 178000 | 0 | Third brake light stopped working. Mechanic checked power and connections, and corrected minor problem at no cost. |
| Dec | 2012 | 196000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 162000 | 400 | worn front and rear brakes |
| Jul | 2012 | 164700 | 220 | Replace TDC sensor |
| Jan | 2013 | 171000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 205000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 210000 | 150 | rear power door lock actuator was not working on one side. actuator was replaced and everything works well now. |
| May | 2012 | 218000 | 872 | The AC had been switching off at stoplights on hot days. The system was found to be low on refrigerant. It was evacuated and refilled. The function of the aux radiator fan was also checked |
| Jun | 2012 | 219000 | 400 | AC still not working after recharge. Found to be pressure sensor. The system has 3 sensors, this was the most expensive one. Sensor was replaced and system works perfectly now. |
| Feb | 2013 | 236000 | 250 | Needed new bushings up front |
| Mar | 2013 | 237000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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