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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Problems and Repair Histories

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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.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Engine not specified

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. 

 

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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.

 

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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 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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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