2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 106 repairs.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 92 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine not specified

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

73000 mi

US $1000
Tie rod bearing excessively worn, Replaced tie rods. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in South Africa
Feb 2015 - Mar 2018
Dec 2015

102300 mi

R 2000
teeth stripped of the cam chain. replaced chains, and cams 
Jun 2016

110980 mi

R 150
tensioner and idler pulley 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

46000 mi

US $800
Premature failure of power steering speed sensitive module 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Alabama, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2017
Apr 2013

72700 mi

US $1000
Suspension bushings were leaking and then the battery died while in their shop so I had to replace that as well. 
Oct 2013

80800 mi
Gremlins causing battery to drain and saying side mirror turn signals are out when they're not. They won't fix the problem because I installed Euro-market folding mirrors. 
Nov 2013

82300 mi

US $1300
Had a seal on a sensor fail on my transmission which leaked fluid all over this electronics panel that sits under the tranny which causes the tranny to go into "limp mode" stuck in 1st gear. 
Feb 2014

85800 mi

US $419
Rear passenger wheel bearing began to make noise. 
Apr 2017

121000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear shocks and several suspension components due to noises and a soft feeling rear end. Leak in expansion tank and auxiliary coolant pump. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Jan 2018
Dec 2016

137000 mi

US $250
Starter motor replaced 
Feb 2017

138000 mi

US $200
Replaced steering high pressure line. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Arizona, United States
Jul 2009 - Aug 2014
Jan 2011

51000 mi
Nav system reboots or freezes sometimes. Both front seat heaters failed, bottom segment. 
Feb 2011

52000 mi
 
Oct 2011

54000 mi
navigation system routing function fails intermittently. 
Jan 2012

62000 mi
Replaced Comand unit after trying different antenna. Took 8 trips to convince MBUSA. Drivers bottom seat heater failed 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

92000 mi
Only unrepaired problems on the car were bottom cushion seat heaters, both were broken and this is a known issue on the C55s. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2010
Jan 2010

35300 mi
Transfer Case was replaced under warranty. There was a deep sounding rumble when doing sharp turns out of park spots or during u-turns. It was also apparent at times when going in reverse. 
Jul 2010

42000 mi

US $700
SRS light went on after we had a heavy passenger (around 200lbs). Found that a srs related connector under the seat that was bent/broken. Wasn't covered by CPO according to mercedes dealer. Paid $200 for diagnosis. repair was to cost $500 SRS light - not covered by MB CPO warranty, dealer blamed me for causing it. Not buying a mercedes again. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Washington, United States
Aug 2008 - Dec 2009
Feb 2009

43000 mi
The Harmon Kardon Speakers blew. Both the rear window speakers the sub. and the front drivers door speakers were replaced.  The Harmon Kardon Speakers blew. Both the rear window speakers the sub. and the front drivers door speakers were replaced. The repair was covered under warranty after i bitched at them a few times. 
Dec 2009

54000 mi
the accelerator on the vehicle suck at 50+ miles per hour... vehicle crashed and was not repaired 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Ohio, United States
Jul 2010 - Feb 2016
Mar 2011

101000 mi

US $300
Canister vent valve replaced.  
Apr 2011

102000 mi

US $260
Rear control arm bushings replaced. 
Sep 2012

122000 mi

US $1000
Front struts replaced. 
Oct 2014

168200 mi

US $200
Right tie rod end replaced. 
Jan 2015

174800 mi

US $900
CV joint boots ripped. Replaced cv axle joints. 
Oct 2015

191300 mi
I noticed clunk/squeak sounds from front over bumps. Front lower ball joints loose. They are part of the control arm assembly. Recommended replacement very soon. 
Feb 2016

193000 mi
Front control arms needed to be replaced. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Illinois, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013

45300 mi

US $300
Broken transmission mount repaired 
Mar 2014

51000 mi

US $99
Fuel injection needed tune up and recalibration. Problem discovered when Check Engine Light came on 
Jun 2014

51000 mi

US $350
Excessive vibration at idle. Motor and transmission mounts replaced. Did not solve problem. Shop felt it was a transmission issue. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Maine, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

54000 mi
The clips broke for the chrome ring around the shifter, reattached using superglue. 
Dec 2010

63000 mi

US $150
thermostat stuck open and wife noticed the check engine light. It took a while to find the part from a non dealership. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Saskatchewan, Canada
Mar 2011 - Oct 2016
May 2011

37200 mi

C $300
Parking brake rubbing rotors when disengaged. Dealer/Mercedes Canada will pay 75% (good will). Owned car 3 months was MB certified. 
Oct 2016

75640 mi
Car Totaled.Great Car.Owned it from yr 5 to yr 10.5. Only Repairs were parking brake cable. Partially warranted at year 5.1. Only flaws were door light sw. got damaged by seat buckle. Multi CD player stopped working. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Michigan, United States
Mar 2010 - Jul 2022
May 2010

59000 mi

US $375
Grinding noise from rear when making slow, tight turns (parking, etc) Shop found a TSB on this problem from Jan 2009. Rear transfer case (4Matic) gears grinding due to bad fluid. Replaced fluid, grinding gone, gears seem undamaged. 
Sep 2010

64000 mi

US $1284
Fuel Pump failure. Replaced, no solution. Fuel Sensor broken and replaced. 
Jul 2011

71700 mi

US $105
Transmission malfunctioning, hard shifts, high revving. Fuel System Software update/reflash needed. 
Oct 2011

75000 mi

US $500
Driver's Window Switch not working. Replaced switch panel. CEL on, replaced right intake solenoid. Rattle in door, could not replicate but went away when door taken apart to fix window switches. 
Jan 2012

78000 mi

US $1000
Balance Shaft Sprocket Problem. Est. cost over $10000. Past warranty, MB and dealer offered to pay all above $1000 because known problem. 
May 2012

81700 mi
Oil leaking from transmission. Bad seal from repair of balance shaft sprocket. Seal repaired, no charge. 
Aug 2012

85000 mi

US $530
Passenger door lock was clicking when door was locked from inside the car using dash button. New lock put in, also noticed rusted harness and elements for passenger rear view mirror, mirror motor replaced. Oil change, tire rotation as well. Passenger door lock was clicking when door was locked from inside the car using dash button. New lock put in, also noticed rusted harness and elements for passenger rear view mirror, mirror motor replaced. Oil change, tire rotation as well. 
Jan 2013

78700 mi

US $350
Rear end creaking noise, replaced bushing. Noise is still there, seems to be in the cabin. 
Sep 2013

98000 mi

US $150
Center console cover broken, replaced. 
Aug 2014

109300 mi

US $130
CEL came on. Happens after traveling on highway then coming to stop. Gas tank sensor shows vapors escaping. CEL was cleared, no problem found, but CEL continues to be on. 
Nov 2015

125700 mi

US $850
Coolant system leak deep in the engine, replaced pump, thermostat and a few other things. 
Jul 2016

133500 mi

US $200
Small idlers were making noise, didn't need to be replaced, but such a small job, replaced them. 
Dec 2016

139000 mi

US $1600
Gasket at crank shaft leaking oil. Transmission needed to be taken out to replace the gasket--95% labor costs. 
Jan 2018

153000 mi

US $1750
Passenger side [suspension], not sure of the part replaced, but was worn out. AC Compressor making high pitched whining sound, seized up, finally broke apart. Replaced compressor plus new belt. 
May 2018

156000 mi

US $330
camshaft sensor replaced 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2016 - May 2017
Sep 2016

124000 mi
Ignition coil in cylinder 1 failed causing a misfire. P0301 and P0351 codes appeared. After restarting the car, codes and misfire went away. Planning to replace the coils and plugs. 
May 2017

135160 mi

C $240
Car had front-end suspension clunking noise and vibrations at highway speeds. Sway bar bushing was worn away and tie-rod bushings cracked. Replaced all tie rods on both sides in the front and new sway bar bushings. Did the work myself. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Texas, United States
Aug 2008 - Oct 2017
Apr 2011

64000 mi
Steering Angle Sensor replace after message indicator "ESP malfunction visit workshop". 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2014 - Jul 2018
May 2014

64000 mi

US $45
Replaced spark plug and 1 coil pack that failed. 
Aug 2014

58000 mi

US $1250
Valve body replaced. Speed sensor failure. 
Aug 2016

98000 mi

US $1200
Needed balance shaft replaced Dealer replaced 4 camshaft positioners. 
Nov 2017

108000 mi

US $75
Thermostat and coolant 
Mar 2018

112000 mi
Noise in front end when hitting bumps in road. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Georgia, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Georgia, United States
Jul 2012 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

65000 mi

US $100
1-CAMSHAFT ERROR - DUE TO FAULTY HARNESS COVERED BY MB 2-THERMOSTAT COVERED BY EXTENDED WARRANTY 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Jun 2015

89000 mi

US $1400
fourth time car misfired in two year blowing coils and destroying intake. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Ohio, United States
Feb 2008 - Dec 2015
Sep 2009

27000 mi
Service Campaign 025966 - Replaced whining guide pulley for V-belt 
Aug 2010

37000 mi
Turn signal lamp in right mirror causing fault signal. Lamp still worked OK even though it was causing a fault signal. Lamp was replaced at no charge under factory warranty. Finish on rear of gearshift knob was peeling. The gearshift knob was replaced at no charge under factory warranty. 
Aug 2013

58600 mi
Buttons on console arm rest lid got out of sequence. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Mar 2017
Feb 2012

37300 mi

US $284
Engine check light: Replaced right intake and right exhaust camshaft solenoids. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Mexico, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2012
May 2010

44000 mi
Air conditioning not working properly; happened VERY intermittently, but was still troubling enough for me to take it in.  
Jun 2011

65000 mi

US $850
Cruise control and electronic skid prevention not working. 
Dec 2011

76000 mi

US $550
Regulator in driver's side window needed to be replaced due to wear. 
Mar 2012

76000 mi
Yet another $700 mechanical expense that was "probably" going to fix the problem. If this did not fix it, a total rebuild would be required. Car traded in. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New York, United States
Aug 2008 - Aug 2016
Dec 2009

41000 mi
sunroof would not close using "one touch" control. It would close if the button was held until closed. 
Nov 2011

53000 mi

US $194
CEL coolant temp would not rise to operating temp, remained below 80C. Purchased thermostat and coolant from dealer and installed myself. CEL went out in two days. 
Jun 2015

84000 mi
Vacuum hose split near the throttle body threw a CEL. Apparently happened at the dealership when they replaced the plastic engine cover. Delivered to me house with CEL! 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Florida, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009

36000 mi
Rear left brake light was out. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2013
Jul 2011

60000 mi

US $1600
rear brakes, front suspension joints 
Jan 2013

65000 mi

US $600
noise in left front tire. Has not been identified and corrected by dealer yet and has gone through 3 scheduled maintenance yet and they cannot find it. door handle for front driver and passenger plastic handle broken 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New York, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
Nov 2011

52000 mi

US $90
plastic breather at the rear of the head right by the cabin filter(o-ring was flat, but only sells with new cap), was leaking oil on to the cat, sometimes smoking at a stop and it smelled in the cabin even on recirculate. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Florida, United States
Oct 2008 - Mar 2014
Jun 2009

34000 mi

US $425
Trim ring on cupholder had chrome flaking off. Replaced cupholder under warranty when doing "B" service. 
Jul 2009

38000 mi
Balance shaft drive gear came apart. Engine and tranny needed to be pulled from car and front of engine dissembled for gear to be replaced. Bottom oil pan needed to be removed and cleaned of broken gear parts.  
Jul 2010

62000 mi

US $100
Poor idle 1 week after changing air filters. CEL came on for p170 & p0173 codes. MAF was cleaned to resolve the issue. 
Dec 2010

72000 mi

US $1800
Transmission refused to shift until re-booted. Valve body and transmission cpu board were replaced. Mercedes covered the cost of the valve body under "goodwill". This left an $1800 bill for labor and the cpu board. 
Sep 2012

91000 mi

US $6
Check engine light came on. Returned a code for the MAF. Pulled MAF and cleaned it with MAF cleaning fluid. Problem resolved and reset the check engine light and it hasn't returned. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

52000 mi

US $125
Check engine light on while driving. Took car to a private Benz mechanic. Paid $125 for a diagnostic. Emission System Repair estimated at $1150. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2008 - Sep 2010
Sep 2008

36000 mi
The gear shift had trouble going into reverse so I took it to the dealer. You can imagine my surprise when they told me it needed a new transmission! Fortunately, it was still under warranty so I'm not stuck with the $6,000+ bill. 
Oct 2008

39000 mi
The reverse gear started acting up again, so I took it back to the dealer. The previous time, the only had to replace the reverse gear itself. This time they replaced the entire transmission.  Also, the windshield wiper sensor was replaced. 
Mercedes-Benz C-Class in California, United States
Jul 2014 - Nov 2014
Jul 2014

45000 mi

US $1500
bad solenoid. 1500 bucks - caused engine to not shift gears. 
Nov 2014

49000 mi
replaced the control module - now it works great - 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Romania
Oct 2015 - Jul 2018
Oct 2015

151900 mi

$400
2 engine motor mounts 
Jul 2017

158720 mi

$600
Very loud noise from the right front suspension 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Quebec, Canada
May 2012 - Mar 2016
May 2014

52700 mi

C $775
Injection air pump in emission system 
Oct 2014

57660 mi

C $950
Suspension repair and front brakes redone 
Mar 2016

69440 mi
PISTON/RINGS AND CYLINDER SCRATCHES. NEED ENGINE REPLACED 

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2005.5 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine not specified

Mercedes-Benz in Queensland, Australia
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 Being a RHD vehicle, was pulling strongly to the left. Steering alignment required caster & camber bolts replaced, then alignment performed. SRS Warning light on dash came on a "Drive car to Workshop" Waste water from AC drain hose blocked and leaked into drive side floor. 

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