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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 106 repairs.
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 18 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 4dr Sedan
362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 137000 mi US $250 |
Starter motor replaced |
| 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. |
| 51000 mi | Nav system reboots or freezes sometimes. Both front seat heaters failed, bottom segment. |
| 52000 mi | |
| 54000 mi | navigation system routing function fails intermittently. |
| 62000 mi | Replaced Comand unit after trying different antenna. Took 8 trips to convince MBUSA. Drivers bottom seat heater failed |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Driver's Window Switch not working. Replaced switch panel. |
| 85400 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. |
| 153000 mi US $1750 |
AC Compressor making high pitched whining sound, seized up, finally broke apart. Replaced compressor plus new belt. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 44000 mi | Air conditioning not working properly; happened VERY intermittently, but was still troubling enough for me to take it in. |
| 76000 mi US $550 |
Regulator in driver's side window needed to be replaced due to wear. |
| 36000 mi | Rear left brake light was out. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 39000 mi | Also, the windshield wiper sensor was replaced. |
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