mrankovic

Probably no surprises here, but Forbes just released a report on 14 unreliable luxury cars.... 4 MB cars make the list including the 2004 model year E-class. Here is what they said:


In model-year 2004, the Mercedes E-Class had below-average reliability ratings for its electrical system, air conditioning, suspension, brakes, power equipment and body hardware.

AMGfan

I guess I am the exception, because I haven't had any of those problems. The only problem I've had was a transmission fluid leak that was fixed with seal/gasket replacement under warranty.

MBE55AMG

Uh, Forbes can suck it.

D-5

Lucky you!! my car has been problematic... Dealer had my car since Tuesday, hopefully I can get my car back on Monday. This time I went in for 2 recalls and several things such as squealing brakes, bad outside temp sensor...etc. My service advisor called me yeasteray, said he found the problem with my air con(climate control) Finally!! ...after 2 years of me complaing. BTW, I go to the service department so often the old lady from the reception memorize my name! I don't know if its a good thing or a sad thing.... Seriously I kinda miss my Lexus..

onesixeight

I've got an '04 E55...I had some problems early on such as airmatic failure, transmission issues, noisy brakes...but they've all been taken care of and the car has been trouble free for the last 6 months. I couldn't be happier. Compared to my BMWs (745Li and new 3 series)...this car has been a dream ownership experience.

zoink

Not a surprise to me.... dealer bought my '03 E55 back 3 months after I bought it..... and the problems were around the ones listed above.

shaneb

My 02 had all kinds of problems ...

replaced the nav 3 times
whole wiring harness
dash twice ....

M5KILLR

new 05 jd power ratings have mbz tied for 4th or 5th, i forgot exactly which.