2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Classes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability through March 31, 2013
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 | |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 E-Classes, 9.1 months of data per E-Class, average 16900 miles23 |
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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 5580 | 0 | Sliding ashtray cover between driver and passenger seats not working |
| Jan | 2012 | 5580 | 0 | gas door not flush with rear fender body panel tilt steering wheel motor failed |
| Jan | 2013 | 19380 | 0 | Sunroof opens and closes very slowly. |
| Apr | 2013 | 22320 | 0 | Blind spot assure sensors not working - parts had to be ordered from Germany. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Erratic and nonsensical automatic fan speed controller for the automatic climate control. |
| Dec | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | Interior blower fan finally quit for good. Power window regulator failed. Various dash rattles that would be more expected in a 20 year old Hyundai. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | 0 | heater blower stopped working. Replaced under warranty Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed problem as electrical. Battery replaced and software updates made. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Rotors under spec thickness, warped. |
| Apr | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Airmatic system out of tolerance, replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 32000 | 330 | Faded trim replaced. Active side bolster replaced. |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 18000 | 0 | spark plug failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | Cylinder head leaking oil. Not gasket replaced head valves etc |
| Apr | 2013 | 24000 | 0 | Replaced Fan motor |
| May | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 17000 | 0 | Passenger Lumbar Support button fell in. Dealer took apart seat base and popped button back out. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Sliding ashtray cover does not close properly. Unit was replaced by dealer. Driver side Power window does not auto close all the time, reverses direction. |
| Mar | 2013 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | IPod interface freezes |
| Jul | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Left rear door handle gets stuck in the out position when opened. Replaced door handle. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Dynamic driver's seat failed. Left 'wing' does not extend when turning right. |
| Jun | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Replacement parts installed for dynamic driver's seat. Confirmed working OK now. |
| Apr | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 7820 | 0 | Cooling hose disconnected |
| Mar | 2013 | 17360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Satellite radio not working normally |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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