2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Problems and Repair Histories
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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 | |
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 32 E-Classes, 8.7 months of data per E-Class, average 74500 miles Possible common problem with the power trunk.86 |
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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 55000 | 1400 | Electronic trunk closer became defective. Leaks in air conditioning system required flushing, refill, new parts. A nightmare! |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 55000 | 350 | Return repair from previous transmission problem. Transmission stuck in 1st gear. Replaced trans. computer.Problem with shifting returned w/ check eng. light. Reflashed trans. w/ new SW. Replaced tension pulley as well due to squeaks. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 41000 | 1800 | Car was listing on the driver side. Found driver-side front strut leakage (Airmatic), repair not possible, replaced with original new MB part. No issues since. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Wagon
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 82000 | 0 | I have had a problem with the transmission before my car went out of warranty. Purchased extended warranty and car has had significant transmission problems. Dealer said car needed new transmission but warranty co would not pay. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 93000 | 100 | Minor oil leak from PCV valve, so it was replaced since the part/labor was inexpensive. |
| Dec | 2012 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 65000 | 300 | Right front door lock actuator failed |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Leak of fuel tank where level sender enters tank. |
| Dec | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | SOS (like OnStar) system was unable to communicate with SOS central because of corrosion or dirt on electrical contacts. Dealer clean antenna input corrosion and problem was solved. Better fix would have been to disable the system. |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 32000 | 1000 | Glow plug failure...all replaced |
| Nov | 2011 | 38000 | 149 | Transmission fluid leak |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 32000 | 576 | Fuel supply pump located inside fuel tank failed |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 72000 | 371 | Wipers were not functioning properly, kept hitting A pillar. Arms were re-adjusted. |
| Jun | 2012 | 90000 | 24 | Eyeglass storage tray was unstuck |
| Sep | 2012 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 35000 | 350 | All glow plugs replaced due to failure of two |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 69700 | 90 | Driver's side head rest adjustment broken. Both front seatbelts are filthy (pull out to see all). Broken plastic trunk latch cover. NAV screen scratched and cloudy. Replaced cover, polished screen. Sometimes the AC fan just shuts off, even when fan indicator lit. Must press off, then Auto, to restart. Replaced control unit. Sunroof sometimes does not close unless you hold down the button. Center speaker is scratchy when listening to talk programming, replaced it. Front license plate screw cover missing. |
| Dec | 2012 | 89000 | 0 | Rear differential seal Motor Mounts Replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 83000 | 0 | Radio repair. The right side speakers cut out sporadically when listed to with engine off. I have to turn off the car for a minute to get them to work. Dealer unable to fix. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 64500 | 125 | Warning light for Embrace system came on. I could communicate with the Embrace center OK and they with me. Took to dealer. They removed and cleaned something called a splitter in the trunk area. That was a week ago. Everything fine since. |
| Jul | 2012 | 72300 | 1012 | Front ball joints, one front control arm, S-belt, alignment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 55000 | 0 | Low level oil sensor replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 62000 | 244 | Front bushing |
| Dec | 2012 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Replaced Remote Unlock Car Antenna | |
| Oct | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | SRS System malfunction - caused by faulty harness connection in steering wheel to the steering wheel angle sensor. Replaced wiring harness. |
| Nov | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Replaced glow plug |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | AC froze up. Temp sensor replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | Cracked wood trim on steering wheel |
| Nov | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | return to replace steering wheel |
| Sep | 2010 | 50000 | 300 | Bad glow plug |
| Dec | 2010 | 54000 | 0 | squeaky blower motor in AC |
| May | 2012 | 75000 | 0 | Center dash speaker was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Front passenger seat noticeably loose, allowing it to swivel from side to side. Seat track replaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | one glow plug faulty |
| Dec | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | Transmission not shifting properly. Repair shop noted transmission fluid leak, replaced gasket and leak stopped. |
| Aug | 2011 | 73300 | 190 | air conditioner became less effective during longer trips, noticed ac condenser pipe freezing up. Replaced humidity sensor and problem appears resolved. |
| Dec | 2012 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 97000 | 50 | Replaced failed coolant thermostat |
| May | 2013 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | CD player failed - replaced under warranty | |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 89000 | 1200 | Fan motor, bad bearing causing a chirp. |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 53000 | 1000 | Fuel injection air pump failure |
| Apr | 2012 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Main headlight electrical system went out on right headlight |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Center speaker replacement. | |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 79000 | 230 | Bad belt tensioner and idler pulley bearings. Replaced tensioner assembly and pulley bearing. |
| Aug | 2012 | 88300 | 10 | Wiring to auto trunk closer damaged. Common problem fixed with common electrical connector tools. |
| Dec | 2012 | 90000 | 190 | Replaced sunroof motor due to warped casting causing gear to slip. Replaced driver's door handle to repair keyless go function |
| Feb | 2013 | 90700 | 65 | Idler pulley for accessory drive belt replaced due to noisy bearing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 19000 | 300 | Trunk would open. |
| Sep | 2012 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | Replaced transmission valve body due to inconsistent shifting. Replaced window switch assembly due to child lockout switch being inoperable. |
| Apr | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Return of inconsistent shifting. Reflashed transmission computer. |
| Jun | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Return of transmission shifting problem. New software was available and seems to have finally corrected problem. Sirius satellite radio continually dropped signal. Replaced tuner module. |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 115000 | 4500 | replaced the rear differential |
| Jun | 2012 | 125000 | 550 | Cracked sway bar. Might have been caused by hitting a pot hole this spring |
| Mar | 2013 | 142000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Radio software reflashed | |
| Aug | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Leaking transmission seal crankshaft seal replaced oil pan seal replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 47000 | 150 | Valve cover gasket replaced |
| May | 2010 | 63000 | 300 | Navigation DVD player needed replacing |
| Mar | 2011 | 72000 | 350 | Grinding vibration from rear of car. Replaced oil in transfer case. Problem fixed. |
| Sep | 2012 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 93000 | 600 | Maintenance. Replaced spark plugs |
| May | 2012 | 95000 | 14000 | 2 intermittently failing cam position sensors Minor oil leak |
| Jul | 2012 | 98700 | 6000 | Replaced various ball joints |
| Sep | 2012 | 102000 | 0 | Replaced auxiliary battery |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | Passenger headrest adjuster switch broke off. Entire switch replaced by dealer in 15 minutes. A belt pully and pully guide was replaced because of a dealer campaign to do so. |
| Dec | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | SRS light came on, called dealer service manager. He said it was probably the cable harness of the airbag line to the steering column module. He ordered and replaced: the cable harness and the cable connector. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 29140 | 0 | Faulty glow plugs replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | car was making a grunching noise over dips. was diagnosed as a defective (worn?) front anti-sway bar. part was replaced under warranty |
| Nov | 2010 | 63000 | 75 | serpentine belt pulley was noisy...replaced pulley |
| Nov | 2011 | 73500 | 330 | replace both front torques strut bushings at dealer for cost |
| May | 2012 | 78000 | 700 | the automatic trunk raiser/closer stopped working. dealer determined that it was fault in the rear wiring harness. repair was successful. |
| Jan | 2013 | 82700 | 28 | moonroof would not retract. plastic bracket for the wind deflector spring broke. broken piece jammed in track. very common mercedes fault. |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 37000 | 0 | Replaced cracked wood detail on drivers side door panel, and loose door sill plate..both under warranty. |
| Jul | 2009 | 53000 | 0 | Left front ball joint replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 76000 | 0 | Cam plugs and oil centrifuge leaking, replaced plugs and centrifuge. |
| Dec | 2012 | 105000 | 518 | Replace torque strut bushings |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | steering pump failure | |
| May | 2008 | 0 | engine management update. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 53300 | 0 | Windshield washer on driver side replaced last week. |
| Sep | 2011 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Drive Dynamic seat not operating, pump air line replaced, driver side, warranty item | |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Power seat controls on passenger side, wiring loose, warranty repair | |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 71000 | 400 | squeak till motor warmed up. Serpentine belt replaced as well as tensioner and both pulleys |
| Sep | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | replace aux battery, replace belt | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 17980 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 28520 | 0 | Driver's door handle key sensor stopped working; new handle installed by in home service driver who came to my place and replaced the handle. it took about 15 minutes and cost nothing. Wonderful service. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 27280 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 37200 | 0 | SRS light came on and was probably the steering wheel contact spring. I don't have the invoice yet so I don't know what was done exactly and how much. Trim had cracks that were present when I bought the car. Just didn't bother to replace til now. |
| Mar | 2011 | 72540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Charcoal Canister |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 49000 | 180 | Computer went haywire, needed reprogramming |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 41300 | 70 | Leaking cam plug. |
| Apr | 2011 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 73000 | 4000 | CEL read 'Retarget Cam Shaft'. Got astronomical quote; traded the car in the following monday on a new Kia Sportage SX. |
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